Communications Coordinator

Job Posting Title

Communications Coordinator

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Office of Communications

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $70,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office – 123 Robert S Kerr, OKC

Salary: up to $70,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

 

Position Description: The Communications Coordinator is an OSDH agency storyteller and relationship builder who helps cultivate, plan and coordinate the development of content through collaboration with the program areas, creative team and county health departments.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Work with program areas to create and deliver content that is consistent with our brand and addresses program and agency goals.

• Assist with copywriting and strategy development for awareness campaigns and other promotional initiatives.

• Assist with integrating storytelling to support agency goals, through video, feature stories, blogs and awareness campaigns.

• Build relationships with program area staff and appropriate agency partners while gathering knowledge of health trends and program initiatives.

• Refine core messaging to ensure organizational consistency, alignment and compliance in all aspects of communication

• Assist with internal agency communication strategy and development

• Support the Digital and Social Media Coordinator by assisting with social media strategy and content

• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job

• Other duties as assigned

 

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degreerequires a minimum of 3 years working in communications and/or public relations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent oral communication and research skills.

 

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Storytelling/Copywriting

• Relationship Building

• Creative Mindset

• Highly Organized

• Oral Communication Skills

• Professional Judgement

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels.  While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Some statewide travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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