Communications Coordinator (CYFD/PIO #7145)
Santa Fe, NM
$25/hr – $37/hrFull time
Posted 5 weeks ago
Job Description
Posting Details
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The Communications Coordinator position works directly with CYFD¿s Public Affairs and Communications/Marketing team to produce and disseminate assets and communications through various media types and platforms. This position is responsible for graphics and marketing materials aligned with CYFD¿s goals and branding strategies. This position includes several multi-media functions:
Web Design and Development: This position regularly updates CYFD¿s external and internal website built on Wordpress content management systems. This may include but is not limited to updating and revising content, adding and creating new content, building and developing new pages to improve user experience, and Search Engine Optimization.
Writing: This position includes some writing which may include social media captions, email content, drafting interdepartmental messages, speaking notes, and event briefs.
Public Relations: This position may require some media relations which include media tracking, editing, and coordinating interviews.
All of these functions work towards the goals of promoting informative/positive narratives, amplifying voice, and promoting evidence-based strategies for supporting children and families across New Mexico. These tools are used to represent CYFD¿s brand identity, values and experiences.
The person in the position will be responsible for keeping assets up to date and accurate, using best practices and digital optimization.
This position reports to the Deputy Director of Communications.
How does it get done?
Graphic Design and Media Development/Production
Web Design and Development
Writing and internal communication development
Correspondence with CYFD teams to collect programming information
Correspondence with external stakeholders
Minimum Qualification
Associates Degree in Publications, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, and/or related field and one (1) year of experience in public relations, mass communications, television, radio, print media, emergency communications, and/or emergency management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work will be performed primarily in an office setting, but on occasion will be performed in the outdoors during all types of weather conditions and in close proximity to fish and wildlife. Weekend and varied hours occasionally will be required for this position. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and operate computers and photography equipment.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Matthew Mitchell, (505) 551-4545. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
The Communications Coordinator position works directly with CYFD¿s Public Affairs and Communications/Marketing team to produce and disseminate assets and communications through various media types and platforms. This position is responsible for graphics and marketing materials aligned with CYFD¿s goals and branding strategies. This position includes several multi-media functions:
Web Design and Development: This position regularly updates CYFD¿s external and internal website built on Wordpress content management systems. This may include but is not limited to updating and revising content, adding and creating new content, building and developing new pages to improve user experience, and Search Engine Optimization.
Writing: This position includes some writing which may include social media captions, email content, drafting interdepartmental messages, speaking notes, and event briefs.
Public Relations: This position may require some media relations which include media tracking, editing, and coordinating interviews.
All of these functions work towards the goals of promoting informative/positive narratives, amplifying voice, and promoting evidence-based strategies for supporting children and families across New Mexico. These tools are used to represent CYFD¿s brand identity, values and experiences.
The person in the position will be responsible for keeping assets up to date and accurate, using best practices and digital optimization.
This position reports to the Deputy Director of Communications.
How does it get done?
Graphic Design and Media Development/Production
Web Design and Development
Writing and internal communication development
Correspondence with CYFD teams to collect programming information
Correspondence with external stakeholders
Minimum Qualification
Associates Degree in Publications, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, and/or related field and one (1) year of experience in public relations, mass communications, television, radio, print media, emergency communications, and/or emergency management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work will be performed primarily in an office setting, but on occasion will be performed in the outdoors during all types of weather conditions and in close proximity to fish and wildlife. Weekend and varied hours occasionally will be required for this position. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and operate computers and photography equipment.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Matthew Mitchell, (505) 551-4545. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Salaries
Posted range
$25/hr – $37/hr
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