Job Description

Job Posting Title Communications Coordinator II
Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization 340 District 9
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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 $60,000.00, 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 for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid

to help cover insurance premiums. * A wide choice of
with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. * Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
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

Location: Durant - 1524 Chuckwa Dr
Salary: up to $60,000.00, based on education and experience
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Primary Hours: 8-5
Position Description:
The Communications Coordinator II is responsible for being a storyteller and relationship builder who helps cultivate, plan, and coordinate the development of content through collaboration with program areas, county health departments, and the OSDH Office of Communication. Additionally, this position oversees media relations for the district.
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 integrating storytelling to support county and state health department goals, through various mediums, including written, video, social media, e-newsletter, and website.
Review and edit collateral and messaging to ensure organizational consistency, accessibility, and compliance.
Assist with internal communications at the district level.
Establishes, develops, and maintains contact with media, professional, and civic organizations and other special interest groups to promote health department programs.
Prepares, edits, coordinates, and distributes news releases.
Prepares speeches, District/County newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts, and other informational releases; coordinates major public relations or advertising campaigns for the district in conjunction with the Office of Communications.
Develops special educational and promotional materials for presentation at exhibits, fairs, festivals, conferences, and schools; conducts tours of local health departments.
Represents the District at civic and professional groups.
Instructs, trains and may supervise the activities of others.
Serves as photographer for the district and works in conjunction with the Office of Communications on video projects.
Serves as project leader for special PR projects of the district.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the 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:
Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing, English or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information officer, as well as one year of experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information officer.
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
Advanced knowledge of AP Style and English usage, including grammar and composition; of public relations principles and techniques; of accepted styles for materials released to various media; of media sources and their capabilities; of visual graphics and video techniques; of agency's objectives; and of editing techniques and procedures. Ability is required to write and edit; to gather and organize pertinent data; to uphold and practice public relations principles and codes of ethics; to deliver informational presentations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of graphic terminology and techniques; of training principles and practices.
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. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. 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 .
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