Responsibilities

• The Deputy Director of Communications for Adams County oversees the department's day-to-day operations, client service model, and organizational communications priorities. This position partners closely with the Communications Director to translate strategic priorities into operational execution while ensuring departments receive responsive, effective communications support.
• The position serves as the primary liaison between the Communications Department and all other county departments, building strong partnerships to ensure marketing and communications needs are met effectively and in a timely manner. The Deputy Director will then collaborate with Communications leadership to identify opportunities, resolve any issues, and continuously improve service delivery.
• The Deputy Director leads the teams responsible for the county's primary communications channels and external engagement, including social media, digital communications, web content, and digital accessibility. This role oversees workload prioritization, operational planning, personnel management, resource allocation, and department performance while ensuring communications priorities align with organizational goals and community needs.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Communications Department, ensuring effective service delivery, efficient workflows, and alignment with organizational priorities. Partner with the Communications Director to translate strategic goals into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Communications Department and county departments, building strong relationships and ensuring communications, marketing, and engagement needs are met effectively, efficiently, and with a high level of customer service. Identify opportunities to improve service delivery models, processes, and collaboration.
• Lead operational planning efforts by assessing organizational priorities, managing department workloads, allocating resources, and establishing project timelines to ensure successful execution of communications initiatives across the county.
• Supervise, mentor, and support communications staff responsible for social media, digital communications, web content, and digital accessibility. Foster a collaborative, innovative, and accountable work environment while supporting employee growth and professional development.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the county's primary communications channels, including social media platforms, websites, and digital accessibility initiatives.
• Ensure content strategies align with organizational objectives, community needs, and industry best practices.
• Establish operational performance measures and monitor department effectiveness through data, analytics, and service feedback. Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements to strengthen communication outcomes and organizational support.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general theories and principles of public relations, marketing, and organizational communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading and developing high-performing communications teams through effective supervision, coaching, mentorship, and execution of innovative communications initiatives.
• Knowledge of crisis communication theories and practices.
• Knowledge of public engagement, event communications, and organizational outreach strategies.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of current and emerging social media and digital communications platforms.
• Knowledge of professional writing standards, media relations practices, and effective messaging strategies across multiple communication channels.
• Knowledge of organizational operations, workload management, and resource allocation practices.
• Ability to build and maintain effective client service relationships across a large, complex organization.
• Ability to evaluate organizational communications needs and implement operational improvements.

Benefits

• - AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• - Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• - Deferred Compensation Plan
• - Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• - Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• - Long-Term Disability
• - Retirement Plan
• - Short-Term Disability
• - Employee Assistance Program
• - Employee Fitness Center