Communications Coordinator
Posted by Town of Frisco on 02/21/2023
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Categories: Marketing & Digital Marketing
Company Type: Recreation, TravelandTourism
State: CO
City: Frisco
Country: United States
Required Experience: 3 - 5 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,555.52 - $68,222.17
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: No
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
The Town of Frisco is looking for an enthusiastic, thoughtful communicator with a passion for making local government more accessible and transparent. This is a great position for someone who loves variety in their day, can work well independently and collaboratively, and values ongoing learning opportunities.
This year-round/full-time salaried (exempt) position performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical work to assist in designing, producing, and maintaining external and internal communications materials. This includes monitoring and updating content on three websites, managing social media, and acting as a backup public information officer (PIO). This position is heavy on copywriting and editing, but will also be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies, attending Town Council meetings, and providing operational support of Town events.
The ideal candidate will have:
- - A Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
- - Intermediate/advanced computer proficiency including Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office
- -A minimum of a combined three (3) years' experience in public relations, journalism, or a similar field.
- - Strong verbal and written communication skills (in English)
- - Fluency in Spanish is preferred and is compensated based on proficiency measurement from the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages structure
- -Basic PIO training -to be completed in the first year in the position
- -Valid Colorado driver’s license
The Town of Frisco offers competitive pay with a hiring range of $55,555.52 – $68,222.17, and a full wage range of $55,555.52 – $80,888.83 for this position.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, matching 401K, health savings account with contributions from the Town, generous paid time off, holidays, and sick time and more!
Please visit our careers page, FriscoHiring.com to learn more about the work culture and benefits, and to access the full job description and application. Application will remain open until the position is filled.
About Town of Frisco
Affectionately called “Main Street of the Rockies” for our charming downtown, Frisco clocks in at just under 2 square miles and the perfect springboard to all things outdoors, including skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, sailing, and camping. Our multi-sport outdoor amenities include the Frisco Adventure Park, Nordic Center, and Marina on the shores of Dillon Reservoir.
The Town of Frisco has on average, 100 full time, year-round employees, with approximately 60 additional seasonal employees during the peak summer season. The Town of Frisco’s Leadership and Human Resources teams work to create a workplace of engaged and connected employees. We provide employees with wellness programs, competitive vacation leave policies, matching retirement savings, employee events and much more.
