Communications Coordinator

SLC Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Public Lands Administration Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at SLC. Public Lands Administration · full-time · $58,013–$100,232 base.

SalaryStated by SLC

$58,013 – $100,232

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create and share clear communications and digital content for external audiences
Manage social platforms, websites, blogs, publications, events, and information campaigns
Build project plans and timelines for communications work, programs, and events
Turn complex topics and data into accessible messages, then handle related inquiries
Research digital channels and report website metrics and usability findings

What you bring

Bring a bachelor's degree in English, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
Bring two to four years of professional communications, marketing, or public relations experience
Show strong writing, editing, proofreading, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
Use information technology, basic design, and digital editing with creative judgment

Who this fits

You'll work full time in the Public Lands department, with frequent travel between the office and department or meeting locations. This role suits you if you can communicate with people across varied backgrounds and organizational levels, while handling complex issues and job-related stress.

From the employer

Position Title:

Communications Coordinator

Job Description:

Communications and Digital Media Coordinator

Incumbent assists with creation, distribution, tracking, and presentation of consistent, meaningful, and transparent communications and digital content for external distribution or consumption. Performs a full range of communication and marketing activities including but not limited to: planning, organizing, and promoting department communications, programs, and informational campaigns through content marketing, social media platforms, special events, publications, and website updates.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Creates and/or collaborates with Public Lands staff to provide high-quality communications content to increase outreach and engagement efforts.

Manages social media platforms

Updates and manages website

Develops comprehensive strategies and timelines for projects and events.

Participates in planning, developing, and implementing marketing and communication strategies.

Collaborates with assigned department, other City departments, and other team representatives to develop, create, and distribute key messages for citywide projects and news.

Builds, coordinates, and/or maintains online content including websites, blog, and social media profiles.

Synthesizes complicated matters and data into understandable context and follows through on inquiries, research requests, and drafting messages for approval.

Conducts regular research of relevant blogs, micro blogs, list serves, events and RSS feeds, and collaborate with IMS Department to provide reporting onsite metrics and usability components of City websites.

Researches relevant blogs, micro blogs, list serves, events and RSS feeds. Reports onsite metrics and usability components of applicable department or city websites.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field plus two to four years of professional-level experience performing communications, marketing, and/or public relations. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Creative ability to devise effective communication strategies.
Knowledge and familiarity with information technology, basic design, and digital editing is essential.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to resolve highly complex issues; develop and communicate new policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at various levels of the organization.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Background knowledge of HTML web-based languages.

Knowledge of web analytic tools, web technologies.

Fluent in oral and written Spanish and English communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Generally comfortable working conditions requiring light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. May require frequent travel between office and department or meeting location.
Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and job requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$58,013 -$100,232

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours: