C​/S Community Relations Coordinator

Summary Statement

This part‑time, C/S position is responsible for coordinating and providing communications and marketing for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The incumbent will develop content and coordinate the execution of strategic communications projects that support the agency's mission. This position focuses on writing, messaging, campaign implementation, and will collaborate with colleagues to ensure messaging is aligned, accessible and effective. Essential functions include writing and editing a variety of communication materials, coordinating social media messaging and campaigns to ensure brand‑aligned engaging messaging for distribution.

• Gathers, organizes, and formats information related to an agency's goals, objectives and services.
• Promotes an agency's image consistent with the overall direction of the agency.
• Coordinates timely and accurate responses and information to citizens, community groups or governmental agencies.
• Encourages participation in the use of agency services.
• Coordinates and conducts public meetings, media events or educational programs.
• Ensures a mutual sharing of information with other agencies, media and the general public.

• Six months experience in public relations or media relations to establish and promote a positive image and inform or influence specific audiences through the use of internal and external communications such as public forums, print or electronic media, speech writing, writing/editing, marketing, advertising, or special events.
• Six months experience in gathering, organizing, formatting and translating or interpreting information into forms more easily understood by the media or public, and disseminating the information through the use of print, broadcast or electronic media.
• Six months experience in public speaking which includes gathering, preparing and presenting information to the public or media groups.
• Knowledge of developing, planning and directing public events, campaigns, programs or services to meet community needs.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. This is a casual/seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where each new hire’s Form I‑9 information is provided to the federal government to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles and a summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application, including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab aware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting  You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or email  for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.