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Digital Communications Coordinator

Van Buren County8 months ago
Michigan
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design, maintain, and update modern, accessible, and AI-ready websites for Van Buren and St. Joseph Counties.
  • Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with departmental and county goals.
  • Manage digital content, public messaging, and user experience across websites, social media, and outreach platforms.
  • Collaborate with Digital Information Collaborative Exchange (DICE) developers to integrate public-facing digital tools and automation features.
  • Create and distribute newsletters, blogs, infographics, videos, and other multimedia content.
  • Coordinate internal and external communications support, including branding and templates for smaller jurisdictions.
  • Lead public engagement campaigns and online feedback initiatives.
  • Assist in training staff and elected officials on content workflows and communications best practices.
  • Contribute to the regional narrative around digital innovation and the DID’s impact across jurisdictions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in website development, digital communications, or public outreach—preferably in a government or nonprofit setting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in content management systems (WordPress) and basic HTML/CSS.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
  • Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CoPilot, etc.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams and with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects across jurisdictions.
  • Commitment to public service, transparency, and digital inclusion.

Required Skills

Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Basic HTML/CSS
Excellent Written Communication
Website Development
Public Outreach
Digital Communications
AI Tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CoPilot)
Content Management Systems (WordPress)
Public Service Commitment
Visual Communication