Communication and Marketing Coordinator

Schedule: Full-time

The Communication and Marketing Coordinator leads the development and execution of strategic messaging and outreach efforts to promote OAQDA’s programs, initiatives, and policies. This role collaborates closely with internal teams, external partners, and professional service providers to engage key audiences—including businesses, communities, stakeholders, government officials, media, and the public. Key responsibilities include:

Developing, writing, proofreading, and issuing news releases, public notices, and correspondence

Creating public advisory groups, task forces, and councils to support agency initiatives

Coordinating public engagement efforts and regulatory compliance for public meetings and hearings

Preparing and presenting educational materials, displays, and speeches to the media and public

Writing, editing, and designing content for newsletters, publications, and articles

Tracking and analyzing communication metrics to improve outreach strategies

Advising the Executive Director, Authority Members, and staff on marketing and communications strategy

Managing the agency’s brand, marketing materials, and storytelling efforts to highlight program impact

Creating and distributing content across email, social media, website, newsletters, text, and multimedia platforms

Leading public engagement efforts involving local communities, stakeholders, and state officials

Organizing events, conferences, and activities to boost agency visibility

Monitoring and leveraging emerging marketing trends to improve outreach

Serving as the Public Information Officer; coordinating media inquiries, interviews, and acting as spokesperson when delegated

Monitoring media and social media coverage, tracking feedback, and responding to public inquiries

Managing relationships and contracts with professional service providers on assigned projects

This position is unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3706.04

Completion of bachelor's degree in related field.

5 years of experience or training in communications work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous State Government Experience

Experience with graphic design work and/or social media posting.