Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays and paid leave as approved by the agency Elected Official(s).

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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Facilitates the implementation of strategic communications, media relations, and public engagement initiatives under the direction of the Communications Director. Supports external communications, social media strategy, and website content management for the Mayor’s Office. This position requires discretion, political acumen and close coordination with the Communications Director, Chief of Staff, and Mayor.

Coordinates and delivers high-visibility public events and initiatives that align with the Mayor’s priorities and enhance the County’s public profile.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Social Science, Political Science or Public Administration, or other closely related field.

Three (3) years of experience in communications, media relations, event coordination, or public affairs role.

Experience in a government, political, or nonprofit setting preferred.

Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with the Communications Director to build and sustain strategic relationships that promote a positive image of Salt Lake County with internal departments and external partners.
• Participates with the planning, scripting, and execution of press conferences, media interviews, and public events – often on difficult or sensitive topics.
• Assists with communication planning, drafts press releases, media advisories, talking points, and statements that align with the Mayor’s messaging priorities.
• Supports the development and management of a social media strategy, including content creation, scheduling audience engagement, and analytics.
• Coordinates logistics, scripting, staging, briefing sheets, and outreach for Mayor-led events and initiatives; may serve as event host or spokesperson as needed.
• Manages and maintains organized records, media content, and presentation materials for communication projects and reports.
• Serves as a representative of the Mayor’s Office at events; will staff the Mayor and serve as a point of contact with event partners.
• Provides backup to the Communications Director, including managing media requests, reviewing messaging, countywide communications, and coordinating on urgent communications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Strategic communication and public relations practices
• Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and audience engagement strategies
• Content management tools (e.g., MailChimp, Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Scriptwriting, message development, and storytelling for digital and live platforms
• Graphic design principles and visual branding
• Event coordination and production logistics
• Principals of media relations, including press protocol and interview preparation
• Project management software including web-based tools

Skills and Abilities to:

• Draft content for speeches, social media, press releases, and public events
• Operate teleprompters and support live scripting needs for public speaking
• Build relationships with community partners, media outlets, and internal stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Serve as an effective public-facing representative of the Mayor’s Office
• Work collaboratively in high-pressure environments and adapt to fast-changing priorities
• Plan and coordinate public events, including run-of-show, site logistics, and participant coordination

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This is an appointed at-will position that serves at the discretion of the Mayor’s Office. It is exempt from the career service system and does not attain merit status or tenure.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including frequent evening and weekend work to support events, public appearances, and time-sensitive communications.

The employee may be required to attend meetings and events off-site, including at community venues or other government facilities.

This role requires on-call availability and involves deadlines that may fall outside of standard working hours, as well as require rapid response or extended work periods.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly; occasionally it may be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more with or without assistance.