The town of Plymouth seeks qualified applicants for the position of Communications Coordinator for the Town Manager’s Office.
The town of Plymouth Communications Coordinator will provide overall communications support to the Town Manager and all other departments. Develops and administers communication goals, objectives, and procedures for all departments, and boards and committees when necessary. Craft and prepare proactive communication strategies, messaging, and campaigns to emphasize positive news that promotes the town. Draft and edit news releases, talking points, speeches, public-facing letters, and all external-facing communications for distribution on cable channels, town sites, and social media accounts. Serve as the primary contact for news media for any media requests and subsequently facilitate media interviews with appropriate town officials. Attend town meetings, Select Board meetings, and any other relevant meetings or hearings to assist with communication efforts. Photography and digital imaging of town spaces and events. Organize and manage all interviews, media availability and press conferences during a crisis situation.
Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field; and/or three to five years of communication or public relations job experience. Experience working with municipalities and their emergency responder departments, in a supervisory position preferred. Completion of municipal-focused media and public relations training as well as FEMA ICS certifications, CJIS security awareness training, media and public relations certifications ideal. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of employment, FBI-LEEDA media and public relations certification.
For a complete outline of duties, minimum qualifications and requirements, please refer to the job description available in the Human Resources Department. Salary range: $81.815.24-$102,957.92, 37.5 hours per week. This posting will remain open through May 21. Applications, to be submitted with a cover letter and resume, are available at www.plymouth-ma.gov or in the Human Resource Office, 26 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360. AA/EOE