Communications & Marketing Assistant

Overview & Benefits Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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Summary $57,394 - $76,897

This is a hybrid position

Are you ready to use your creativity and communication skills to promote public health? Join Oakland County’s Health and Human Services team as a Communications and Marketing Assistant, supporting social media content from initial planning through publication for the Health Division and Neighborhood & Housing Development (NHD) Division.

What You’ll Do
- Help plan, draft, coordinate, and publish social media content that connects residents with public health and housing information, programs, and services
- Maintain content calendars and manage project timelines to keep communications timely and organized
- Collaborate with Health Division and NHD staff to turn topics into clear, engaging content
- Maintain consistent messaging and branding across social media and other marketing channels
- Track content performance and analyze data to help improve future outreach
- Assist in developing and maintaining procedures that streamline content planning, review, and publication
- Use Countywide and department-specific software to complete assignments and support communication projects

Why You’ll Love It Here
- Support the public health mission of promoting and protecting the health and well-being of our community
- See your creative ideas come to life through social media content that informs and engages residents
- Use your writing, marketing, and organizational skills across a variety of meaningful public health topics
- Collaborate with dedicated professionals to make health information accessible and easy to understand
- Be part of the Health & Human Service Department’s Culture of Care

Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. a. Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a closely related field of study.b. Have had at least one (1) year of full-time work experience in journalism, public relations programs and activities, advertising, marketing, or a closely related area;

OR2. a. Possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or a closely related field of study.b. Have had at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in journalism, public relations programs and activities, advertising, marketing, or a closely related area.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Considerable experience in long and short form writing, including knowledge of AP style standards. Reasonable experience in the management of public relations and/or marketing programs, preferably in connection with governmental activities.

Reasonable knowledge of public relations and/or marketing techniques and principles.

Reasonable knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures related to marketing and media communication, including but not…