Responsibilities

• Serve as the County’s primary communications coordinator and media liaison. Responding to media inquiries and coordinate interviews, statements, and emergency communication support.
• Draft, edit, and distribute news releases, public notices, media advisors, newsletters, and official County communications. Assist with preparation, and distribution of meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Develop and maintain County branding standards across all communication platforms., including websites, social media, publications, presentations, correspondence, and marketing materials.
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and best practices related to County communications and public information.
• Design, create, and edit accessible communication materials, graphics, presentations, and informational resources that comply with applicable accessibility standards.
• Assist with public outreach initiatives, community engagement activities, and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as lead administrator for the County website.
• Maintain, update, and improve website content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards and applicable federal and state accessibility requirements.
• Manage and Maintain official County social media accounts and digital communication channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional communications, public relations, marketing, or public information experience (preferably in a government setting); or an associate’s degree in one of the previously listed fields and over five (5) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe and digital communications tools like social media management and web Content Management System (CMS).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism and tact with the ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions while remaining calm, organized, and accurate.
• Ability to learn and apply local and state laws, including ND open meetings/records requirements.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid North Dakota Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and post-offer criminal records check.
• Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.