Commission Office Coordinator (Communications and Outreach Manager)
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Job Location:
Decatur, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH MANAGER
District 2 DeKalb County Board of Commissioners
This position is non-merit and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Salary Range: $ (fulltime)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications and Outreach Manager leads strategic communications and public engagement efforts for the District 2 Commissioner and team. This role is responsible for shaping and executing internal and external communications strengthening community relationships managing digital platforms and ensuring clear consistent messaging across all channels. The position focuses on proactive outreach media relations content development and brand management to enhance transparency awareness and public trust.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements comprehensive communications and outreach strategies aligned with the Commissioners priorities and District 2 goals.
Oversees and manages District 2 digital platforms including social media channels the District 2 website and the District 2 newsletter.
Creates edits and publishes high-quality written and visual content including announcements newsletters talking points presentations and digital graphics.
Drafts press releases media advisories and public statements; maintains relationships with local and regional media contacts.
Serves as the primary point of contact for communications between the District 2 office and external stakeholders partners and the public.
Coordinates outreach campaigns public information efforts and promotional activities for District 2 initiatives programs and events.
Plans promotes and supports community meetings town halls and events including developing promotional materials and post-event communications.
Ensures consistent branding messaging and tone across all District 2 communications and materials.
Monitors public feedback media coverage and digital engagement metrics; prepares reports and recommendations to improve outreach effectiveness.
Collaborates with the District 2 team county departments and external partners to support communication needs for projects and initiatives.
Manages assigned projects and timelines in compliance with applicable policies priorities and objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Public Administration Marketing or a related field; at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in communications public affairs outreach or a related area. Experience working in a governmental or political environment is preferred.
Candidates must be proficient in social media platforms Microsoft Office Suite Zoom Canva and WordPress and demonstrate the ability to manage digital tools for virtual meetings website updates and content analytics. An equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS:
Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Joycelyn Osei Chief of Staff District 2 at:
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
