MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE

 Appointment and continued employment are at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Health, City of Milwaukee.  

 The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.  

The Position 

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator collaborates with the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Graphic Designer to create culturally and linguistically appropriate media content.

As this is a grant-funded position, the role and job functions are subject to grant funding availability and grant guidelines.

For more information about the Milwaukee Health Department, please visit

https://city.milwaukee.gov/HEALTH.

Communication Production Coordination

• Coordinate the creation and development of content and communication materials including press releases, media advisories, correspondence and reports related to grant activities, strategies, and milestones.
• Assist with writing speeches, developing presentations and campaigns for grant related activities, strategies, and milestones to address public health needs.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to inform the general public, interest groups, Administration, Common Council, state and federal agencies and community partners of grant activities and accomplishments

Marketing Coordination

• Work with senior-level management, community partners, and advertising/promotional agencies to effectively execute marketing strategies to address public health needs.
• Develop time and action plans and direct associated marketing campaigns throughout the department to promote awareness of grant activities and milestones.

Media and Community Relations

• Serve as the liaison to MHD staff and other department heads for announcements related to grant activities.
• Assist in representing the Milwaukee Health Department in public forums, at media events, committees and workgroups related to grant activities.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• As this is a grant-funded position, the role and job functions are subject to grant funding availability and grant guidelines.
• Position requires working variable hours as dictated by departmental needs, including occasional evenings and weekends.        
• Position requires travel to various sites throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• May be required to respond to an emergency or a broad-impact event.
• The pre-employment vaccines include:
  • TB Test; at time of appointment and annually throughout employment
  • Hep B Vaccine
  • Covid 19 Vaccine
  • MMR Vaccine
  • Varicella Vaccine

1. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
2. One year of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communication, public or media relations.
3. Valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Registration as a Certified Public Health Professional.

Technical

• Knowledge of communication and marketing principles.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotion practices.
• Ability to use computer systems and software to develop and distribute marketing materials for an internal and external audience
• Familiarity with social media platforms, strategies, and best practices.
• Ability to identify effective design, layout, and formatting of visual communications.
• Skill in using computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Ability to effectively utilize multiple software applications, including Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and PowerPoint Ability.
• Ability to develop creative, imaginative, and original marketing and communications ideas.
• Skill in the creation of electronic presentations using PowerPoint and Flash for educational, public service and outreach purposes.
• Ability to read and interpret job related materials, including scientific and technical journals.

Interpersonal and Communication

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with management and staff at all levels.
• Verbal skills to effectively communicate with a variety of people on the topic of health and prevention.
• Ability to prepare written reports, correspondence, and media materials in a clear and concise communication of information.
• Ability to review and edit written materials.
• Ability to interact effectively with elected officials, City managers, the news media and the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgement and Professionalism

• Ability to solve problems and use good judgment.
• Organizational and prioritization skills to accomplish work with urgent deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects, meet strict deadlines, and handle changing priorities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (2JX) for City of Milwaukee is $75,722 - $92,612 annually, and the residency incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $77,994 - $95,390 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.  

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits .

• Screening for this position will be based on an evaluation of each applicant’s education, experience, and professional accomplishments, which should be detailed in a cover letter and resume.
• Interested individuals should submit three (3) writing samples along with their other application materials.  Writing samples can include media press releases, news stories, internal communications, or publication, or any combination.  Samples should be from 500 to 2,000 words per sample.  NOTE: do not refer to a web link.  Do not send originals, as writing samples cannot be returned.
• Cover letter, resume and writing samples must be sent via email message to MHD Human Resources at MHDRecruitment@milwaukee.gov by 4:45 PM on Friday, May 30, 2025.
• Please indicate “Marketing and Communications Coordinator Interest” in the subject line of the email message.
• Questions relative to the selection process may be directed to: Samantha Brennan, Human Resources Analyst, MHD Human Resources at: MHDRecruitment@milwaukee.gov .
• The City of Milwaukee reserves the right to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process.

INITIAL FILING DATE:

• The selection process will be conducted as soon as practical after Friday, May 30, 2025.
• Receipt of application materials may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.