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The Communications Coordinator serves as the primary social media contact for routine and emergency content. The Coordinator plans and conducts communications programs designed to create and maintain a favorable image for Sheriffs Office. It also promotes Sheriffs Office branding, awareness of services, and newsworthy events.

Serve as the primary person responsible for social media messaging and other methods of communicating with the public and employees.

• Research and develop content for social media outlets.
• Coordinate website content to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and consistency.
• Research opportunities to streamline and enhance web presence and services to citizens.
• Research and present recommendations for new communication methods and opportunities, including social media.
• Coordinate social media efforts for the organization as a whole.
• Participate in the research and development for video concepts, new trends, and ways to present information.
• Develop and produce video content.

Helps coordinates internal messaging and spearheads employee and stakeholder engagement efforts.

• Manage communications with employees including video content, social events, and other employee interaction with the community.
• Assist with the coordination of large internal campaigns and events, including the United Way Campaign, Golf Tournament, Employee Blood Drives, etc.
• Maintain prompt and professional customer service when interacting with employees, vendors, and all other Sheriffs Department contacts.

Photographer for the Sheriffs Office events.

• Take photographs of Sheriffs Office events, facilities, and staff as necessary.
• Create, maintain, and archive photos and videos.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education, with one year of experience substituted for one year of education. Two years of experience in communications or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies. If no degree present, four total years of experience is required. Must pass pre-employment testing of 80% basic reading comprehension to be completed after interview. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid Kansas drivers license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree at an accredited college or university in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. Three years\' experience in communications or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777).Do not use this phone number foremployment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.