What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community coordinator position at State of Delaware?
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Summary Statement
This position will serve as the media relations coordinator for DPH. This position will manage media inquiries and relationships, communicate information to media and key stakeholders in an accessible manner using health literacy guidelines, and coordinate interviews / media engagements for DPH staff.
Specific duties include creation and distribution of news releases and media advisories, conducting media training and preparation, and monitoring media coverage.
The position also includes a State Health Operations Center (SHOC) role which will be activated in the event of a crisis or emergency.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.
Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Gathers, organizes, and formats information related to an agency's goals, objectives and services.
- Promotes an agency's image consistent with the overall direction of the agency.
- Coordinates timely and accurate responses and information to citizens, community groups or governmental agencies.
- Encourages participation in the use of agency services.
- Coordinates and conducts public meetings, media events or educational programs.
- Ensures a mutual sharing of information with other agencies, media and the general public.
- May supervise staff.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Community Relations Coordinator Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
- Three years experience in gathering, organizing, formatting, translating, or interpreting information into forms more easily understood by the media or public, and disseminating the information through the use of print, broadcast or electronic media.
- Three years experience in public speaking which includes gathering, preparing and presenting information to the public or media groups.
- Six months experience in developing, planning and directing public events, campaigns, programs, or services to meet community needs.
- Six months experience in determining and evaluating alternative courses of action to resolve or mitigate controversial issues.
- Six months experience in developing policies, procedures or programs for dissemination of information to the public or media groups.
Additional Posting Information
None.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
Last updated : 2024-11-23
Salary : $51,858
