Communications Coordinator/Analystfor Idaho Secretary of State

Open for Recruitment: May 1, 2018 until filled
Salary Range: from $17.50 per hour DOE, Plus Competitive Benefits!
(Pay Grade J) Location: Boise - Idaho Capital

PURPOSE

To monitor, maintain, evaluate and report on the SOS's communication, public education, social media, and public relations environments; serve as media point of contact to coordinate access to spokesperson(s); perform related work as requested.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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• Communications and Public Relations Initial Point of Contact
• Contact of Record in SOS Elections Communication Plan and SOS Emergency Management Plan
• Social Media Coordinator & content developer

Typical Responsibilities

• Implements agency's established information and public relations goals, priorities, and operational plans; drafts proposed information and public relations plans; proposes new and reviews current programs, policies and procedures; recommends communication budget for management;
• Monitors and evaluates department public relations, social media, and marketing efforts for communication value, reach, and/or cost-effectiveness;
• Monitors and Assesses public reaction to agency decisions via press and social media; consults with and informs management on media, publication, social media, and public relations matters;
• Coordinates agency information flow to the public;
• Information preparation and dissemination.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinates with SOS IT Department Graphic Designers and other staff to develop collateral, campaigns, and communication material for various divisions within the agency.
• Researches background data and interviews sources to draft news releases and other publications for review prior to issuance;
• Maintains a media contacts; audits and adds to lists on a regular schedule;
• Coordinates publicity during times of high volume communication to the public such as elections, release of new systems, or emergencies;
• Create and grow public engagement on social media sites;
• Assists in the production of and coordinates the use of educational programs; Assists in the production of and consistency of publications such as handbooks, brochures, or newsletters;
• Arranges for department personnel to make media appearances;
• Drafts speeches, columns, and responses as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Good knowledge of: organization, structure, and ethics of electronic, print, and news media;
• Some knowledge of: audiovisual and digital production, to include video production, still photography, slide show/Powerpoint, and computer-generated graphics related to public information objectives;
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing communication, public information, campaign, or social media projects;
• Developing and making oral presentations to groups; interpreting and translating technical or specialized material into information usable by the public;
• Producing or editing informational material using electronic word processing;
• Gathering and preparing general interest news or writing a variety of news releases that were published or broadcast in mass media for the general public;
• Drafting and/or producing informational material for mass distribution and specialized audiences.

SPECIALTY AREAS

Position may require skill in using specialized desktop publishing software packages and high familiarity with social media platforms and security policies.

Additional Details

The Idaho Secretary of State's office is a drug free workplace, and all positions are non-classified and at will positions. Position is subject to the applicant's completion of successful background check This position is funded by a federal grant and will be for an initial two-year maximum term of service. Extension of that term will be subject to the appropriation of additional funds.

To Apply:

Please send an email with the subject line: {YOUR FULL NAME} - COMM COORDINATOR APPLICATION. Attached to the email, as separate pdfs, please include 1) your resume, 2) Professional References, 3) a cover letter detailing why you would be an exceptional candidate (cover letter will be evaluated as a part of your application package for editing ability) and 4) three samples labeled sample 1, sample 2, sample 3 of stories, articles, videos (URL if hosted online) or other material that YOU have produced to:

Chad Houck, Deputy Secretary of State [email protected]
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Questions can be directed to the above address with the subject line: "Questions - Comm Coordinator"