Communications and Marketing Coordinator
About The Position
BFCOG is seeking an experienced communications and graphic design professional to join our team and help tell the story of our region’s planning, transportation, and economic development work through clear, creative, and visually engaging communications. This is a hands-on, mid-level position for someone who enjoys both thoughtful strategy and day-to-day design production. You will serve as our sole in-house communications and graphic design professional, working closely with program staff to translate complex policy and planning work into materials that are organized, accessible, and visually compelling. We are a small organization of 10 full-time staff, and every role here carries meaningful responsibility. While the scope of this position is broad, the pace of work is steady and collaborative rather than corporate or high-pressure. You will work across a variety of projects, building consistency and quality over time within a supportive team environment. We are looking for a seasoned professional who is ready to establish a long-term professional home and contribute to an evolving communications function. The right person will bring strong design capability, sound judgment, curiosity, and a willingness to lean into the creative side of public engagement. At BFCOG, innovation means finding thoughtful, sometimes unexpected ways to connect with our community — whether that means “Pizza and Plans” or poetry about transportation safety. If you value collaboration, creativity, and meaningful public service work, we encourage you to apply. Employment with BFCOG is on an at-will basis. ADA/EEO/WLAD/Drug-Free Workplace.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, visual communications, journalism, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible, hands-on professional experience in graphic design, marketing, or communications roles involving independent production of print and digital materials using professional design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
- Demonstrated experience managing communications projects from concept through final production.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible language.
- Portfolio of relevant design and communications work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining website content and supporting digital accessibility standards.
- Experience managing organizational social media platforms and digital communications tools.
- Experience working in or with public sector agencies.
Responsibilities
- Design and produce high-quality print and digital communications materials, including logos, infographics, fact sheets, press releases, social media graphics, flyers, posters, reports, presentations, and website content.
- Collaborate with program staff to assess communication needs and translate complex planning and technical information into accessible and visually compelling materials.
- Develop and maintain brand and style standards, templates, and shared design assets to ensure consistency across agency communications.
- Review public-facing materials to ensure clarity, visual consistency, and overall presentation quality prior to release.
- Manage website content and support ADA-accessible digital standards.
- Plan and produce social media content aligned with agency messaging and outreach goals (social media comments are disabled; this role focuses on outbound communications).
- Independently manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through final production, incorporating stakeholder feedback and maintaining high standards of quality and organization.
- Contribute creative ideas and thoughtful design solutions to support public engagement initiatives and agency programs.
- Support internal communications and other organizational initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- 37.5 Hour Work Week & 11 Paid Holidays per Year
- Up to 18 Days of Annual Leave (PTO) & Up to 52 Hours of Sick Leave per Year
- Employer Pays Up To 100% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, And Long-Term Disability Insurance For Employees And Up To 95% For Dependents
- Company-Contributed Health Reimbursement Account
- Retirement 401a with an 11.8% Company Contribution & Deferred Compensation 457b Option
- Retirement Health Savings Account with a 1% Company Contribution
- Company Wellness Program
- Hybrid/Remote Work Considered & Flexible Work Schedule Options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
