Communication Coordinator

City of Fort Worth · Fort Worth, TX · 1 mo ago

Marketing$37.66–$48.95/hrFull-time

Pay

Pay Range: $37.66 – $48.95 per hour (approximately $78,326 – $101,824 annual compensation).

Schedule

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Professional Development Opportunities

About the Role

The City of Fort Worth Public Library is seeking a Communication Coordinator to lead a team of four communications professionals serving a system of 20 library locations (with three in development). The coordinator oversees public relations, marketing, advertising, internal communications, and media buying to support effective communication, system branding, and the promotion of more than 10,000 programs annually.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive communications plans aligned with business operations and the department’s strategic plan, and manage those plans through execution.
Oversee team development and day‑to‑day operations of the communications unit.
Serve as an advisor to library administration and leadership teams.
Act as the Public Information Officer for the Library department, coordinating with City communications units.
Coordinate interdepartmental City communication projects and serve as liaison to elected officials as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years of administrative management or supervisory responsibility.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in strategic campaign development.
Project management experience handling multiple communications areas simultaneously.
Major market media relations experience.

Working Conditions

Physical demands vary by assignment and may include touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions. Sedentary work typically involves sitting most of the time, with occasional walking, standing, and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Candidates lacking the education requirement may be considered if they possess more relevant work experience. Pre‑employment checks may include criminal background checks, drug screening, education verification, and other required screenings. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.