Communications Coordinator II

WAGE RANGE:     

$34.61 - $45.57/hour

CLOSING DATE:    

January 21st, 2026

Finalists will be notified in advance and invited to recruitment activities scheduled in Ridgefield on February 5th, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in an active community. The successful candidate will support a wide range of City communications and public engagement projects including website content management, social media platforms, newsletters, publications and flyers, event marketing and internal employee communications. This position works under the general direction of the Communications Manager and collaboratively with the City Hall administrative team.

The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of duties such as:

• Develop engaging content for various communication channels including social media, newsletters, e-newsletters, City websites, brochures, signage, photography and other print and electronic media.


• Collaborate with the City events team to develop creative marketing for community events hosted by the city.


• Coordinate and manage internal employee communications through an employee intranet, weekly employee electronic newsletters, text messaging, bulletin boards, handouts/flyers, and other means of communication.


• Assist the Communications Program Manager with crisis communications.


• Ensure consistency in the City’s brand voice across all communication channels.


• Assist with providing general customer service for visitors and callers to City Hall.

The Communications Coordinator II is a regular, non-exempt position based on-site with a normal work schedule of 40 hours per week and may require working nights and weekends. The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

The City is seeking an experienced and professional Communications Coordinator with:

1. Education: Associate’s degree with coursework in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.


2. Experience: Two years of professional experience coordinating, developing and implementing communications and/or public engagement activities; experience with a local government entity is preferred.


3. Skills, Knowledge and Ability:

• Ability to learn, research, manage projects, work independently and effectively on multiple tasks with interruptions, and be self-motivated.


• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills as well as writing and messaging skills for public relations, marketing and social media.


• Knowledge of modern office procedures and systems; social media platforms; and digital graphics, communication, and content management tools, such as Canva; Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro); email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact); and web content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Wix).

All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy: work diligently to provide quality service and make a better community; with accountability, reliability, and integrity; be innovative, efficient, proactive, and adaptive; work as a cohesive team with compassion, leadership, and professionalism; and know how to have fun.

The Final candidate will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $179.48 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A completed Application for Employment.


2. A resume.


3. A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and challenges in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

More information about the Administration department is available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources at 360-887-3557.

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide.  It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete