Communication and Development Coordinator - job 1 of 3

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

Oversees communications coordination, community relations, social media management, grant development, and fundraising, as well as sponsorship programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Communication, or other closely related field, plus two (2) years of directly related experience, OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of specific duties and responsibilities will not preclude it from the position.

 Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Assists in the development and implementation of communication strategies and social media, creating and curating compelling content.
• Coordinates press releases, stakeholder communications, and prepares live on camera interviews to announce public information regarding the agency. Assists with short- and long-term division planning and program implementation. 
• Supports the execution of strategic communications, public relations, marketing, and branding initiatives for the division.
• Creates design and artwork for diverse purposes, including program materials, advertising, events, and informational content.
• Serves as primary point of contact for inquiries from media representatives, stakeholders, and community members.
• Maintains and updates agency websites with current information while understanding backend systems for content management and updates.
• Markets, engages, and secures financial gifts, donations, and in-kind contributions from prospective and existing donors.
• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects.
• Plans for the annual gala and other fundraising events. Solicits sponsorships and in-kind donations to support fundraising events.
• Writes, edits and formats grants, proposals, reports, and other funding correspondence. Ensures compliance with all grant fulfillments and reporting as required by donor organization.
• Oversees the donor database and nurtures relationships, ensuring consistent recognition of donors through donor acknowledgment program.
• Manages Gala and event expenses ensuring expenditures remain within designated targets.
• Records and monitors incoming and outgoing monetary donations as well as in-kind contributions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Social media strategy and management
• Public and media relations techniques and methodologies
• Technical writing and editing, including AP and Chicago style guides
• Interpersonal communication techniques
• Basic principles of graphic design, printing, and broadcast media and advertising
• Grant writing and grant management (preparation and monitoring full application cycle)
• Customer Service Skills
• Fundraising techniques and best practices
• Donor Database management

Skills and Abilities to:

• Confident in public speaking while facing the camera
• Work with computer software related to job specific duties (MS Office, Canva, Adobe, etc.)
• Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships and communicate will all levels of staff, community, and business partners
• Understand, implement, and follow policies and procedures
• Flexibility with assignments, environments, and co-workers
• Professionally represent organization both externally and internally
• Manage several projects simultaneously
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment, usually Monday through Friday. May require lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 50 lbs. and 6-8 hours of standing/walking on event days.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Late night, early morning and weekend schedule adjustments are occasionally necessary to accommodate special events and media coverage.

***Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements and Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.