Communications Coordinator

**Please note: This is a full-time, limited-duration position anticipated to begin in September and continue through approximately mid-December 2026. The assignment may be extended based on department needs and City approval.** **Looking for an opportunity to use your writing, creativity, and communication skills in a meaningful way? The City of Medford is seeking a full-time, limited-duration Communications Coordinator to support the City Manager’s Office beginning in September and continuing through approximately mid-December 2026. The assignment may be extended based on department needs and City approval.** **This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and likes helping people stay informed. The work may include writing content for the City’s website, social media, and newsletters; helping with public information materials; creating graphics; taking photos or video; and supporting communications for City programs, services, and events.** **We’re looking for someone who is organized, comfortable managing multiple projects, and able to turn information into clear, helpful messages for the community. If you enjoy creative work, public service, and being part of a team that helps connect people with what’s happening in their city, we’d love to hear from you.** **Required Education and Experience****:** - Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. - Two (2) or more years of experience including writing, editing, and proofing of marketing materials for media relations, digital photography, and videography. - Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience. **Preferred Qualifications****:** - Experience operating audio/video equipment. - Experience in a public sector/government environment. **Available Schedule:****** - 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday This position is part of the **Non-Represented** employee group. Learn more about our benefits [**HERE**](https://medfordor.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits). **The anticipated hiring range for the Communications Coordinator** **position is $36.21** **(first step) to $38.02** **or $39.92** **(second or third step).** The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps. **Healthcare Benefits****:** - Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan - Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City - Long-term disability insurance provided by the City **Retirement Benefits****:** - Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee - PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions - Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning **Additional** **Benefits****:** - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to the City's [**fully equipped fitness center**](https://medfordoregon.gov//files/assets/public/human-resources/documents/recruitment/gym-flyer.png)24/7 **Essential Functions of the Position:** - Recommends innovative and promotional avenues of communication for various types of media and suggests effective communication strategies to management. - Creates regular, relevant written and multimedia content for websites, social media, e-newsletters, and other communication channels. - Consistently attend and actively participate in City events, meetings, and activities, which may occur during or after regular work hours and on weekends. - Sup…