Communications Coordinator, #RE052

Title: Communications Coordinator #RE052

State Role Title:PR & Mktg Spec IV

Hiring Range: $60000 - $70000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location:DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a full-time restricted position funded by a federal grant. The grant funding will expire on June 30 2026; continuation beyond that date is contingent on the availability of grants funds.

At the Virginia Department of Social Services we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement we commit ourselves to listening learning and cultivating environments of trust respect and positive engagement. Together we are mission-driven eager to achieve and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies along with faith-based and non-profit organizations to promote the well-being of children adults and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1650 (state) and 12200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and executing strategic communications to engage stakeholders including Serve Virginia partners nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote service volunteerism and national service programs; maintaining and using metrics to assess Serve Virginia brand presence and progress of associated campaigns; ensuring consistent and engaging activity across a variety of platforms to promote public awareness of projects and initiatives on social media website newsletters presentations and public reports.

Communications Coordinator will provide direct support to the Statewide Engagement Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

Work experience in communications marketing or related field; demonstrated experience in social media.
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and produce compelling public facing collateral like press releases and annual reports.
Demonstrated ability to create visually appealing materials consistent with brand guidelines through digital and print media including e-newsletters social media and other tools.
Demonstrated ability to maintain update and problem solve issues on a website and social media platforms.
Demonstrated ability to design implement and assess communications on various platforms including writing social media content securing needed photo and other visual elements and releasing campaign content in a timely fashion as well as measuring engagement.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute promotional strategies for large meetings and conferences.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute special projects and create strategic communication plans.
Demonstrated ability to represent Serve Virginia professionally with external and internal customers.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of nonprofits volunteerism and National Service including AmeriCorps

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

To be considered for this position you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pre-tax spending accounts state funded Short and Long Term Disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealths Teleworking policy.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested during the application and/or interview process.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card) you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS Division of Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.