Communications Coordinator

Salary : $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Wheaton, ILJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 26-00028Department: County Board OfficeOpening Date: 03/17/2026Closing Date: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM CentralHours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekendsPOSITION SUMMARYWe are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Communications Coordinator for the DuPage County Board Office. This position helps share important information about DuPage County services, programs, initiatives, and activities through a variety of communication channels. An employee in this role will participate as part of the County Board Office team to execute events and special projects.This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, and Paid Leave.To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visitFor detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities Include:Researches, writes, and edits content for DuPage County government for use across traditional, social, and digital media platformsDevelops and carries out communication plans to raise awareness of County events, initiatives, and strategic goals using media tools and community partnershipsProvides support and recommendations to departments related to graphics, digital media, and video production as neededPlans, creates, and coordinates content for the County website, including written information, photographs, images, video, and other materialsPrepares and formats materials for County newsletters, press releases, and other internal and external publicationsIntegrates digital content across the County website, social media, and other online platformsWrites and edits speeches, educational materials, correspondence, statements, and feature stories in coordination with County communications staffPrepares articles, brochures, and newsletters on a wide range of topics using creative and effective communication techniquesHelps coordinate and produce materials and services that support and strengthen the image of DuPage County as a unified organizationREQUIREMENTS INCLUDERequirements for this position include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related fieldTwo (2) years of paid, professional experience in communications or mediaPreferred:Experience working in local government or within the public sectorA pre-employment background check is required.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.To learn more details, visit our01Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.Master's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionBachelor's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionAssociate's Degree from an Accredited InstitutionSome college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited InstitutionHigh School Diploma or GEDNone of the above02If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A)03Select the response below that represents the number of years of professional experience in communications or media you possess.5 or more years of relevant experience4 years of relevant experience3 years of relevant experience2 years of relevant experience1 year of relevant experienceLess than 1 year or No experience04Briefly describe your professional experience in communications or media. Response must be supported by application or resume.05Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.YesNo