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Communication and Outreach Coordinator

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/20

Posting End Date: 2025/06/27

Category: Communications

Work Type: Part Time Insurance Eligible

Minimum Salary: 21.25

Maximum Salary: 21.25

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Part- T ime Opportunity - 20 hours per week

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary :

The Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a state agency serving Idahoans who are deaf or hard of hearing to improve their quality of life by providing information, serving as an advocate, and increasing services and access to those services.

The Communication & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for increasing public awareness of the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH), its programs, and resources through strategic communication efforts. This role develops outreach initiatives, manages social media and digital content, and fosters relationships with stakeholders to promote accessibility awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Awareness & Outreach

+ Develops and implements outreach strategies to enhance public understanding of CDHH services

+ Organizes and represents CDHH at expos, conferences, and media events.

+ Builds partnerships with community organizations and government agencies to increase visibility

+ Digital & Traditional Media Management

+ Designs and maintains CDHH’s website and social media platforms, ensuring up-to-date and engaging content

+ Creates informational materials, including infographics, newsletters, and reports.

+ Produces multimedia content such as videos, blogs, and public service announcements to increase engagemen t

+ Creates videos for training, social media, and promotional purposes

+ Basic knowledge of video editing software and techniques to enhance visual content

Training & Public Education

+ Develops and delivers training sessions, presentations, and webinars on accessibility, assistive technology, and deaf culture

+ Assists in the production of instructional materials and publications

+ Facilitates workshops to educate stakeholders on best practices for deaf and hard-of-hearing inclusion

Communications & Public Relations

+ Responds to public inquiries and provides clear, accurate information about CDHH programs

+ Coordinates external communication efforts, including press releases and media relations

+ Ensures brand consistency across all CDHH communications

Policy & Accessibility Awareness

+ Educates businesses, service providers, and government agencies on their legal obligations under ADA and other accessibility laws

+ Serves as a liaison to promote effective communication between CDHH and the broader community

+ Monitors trends and issues affecting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and incorporates them into outreach efforts

Technology & Research

+ Maintains knowledge of assistive technologies available for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community

+ Conducts research on emerging technologies and evaluates their potential applications for accessibility improvements

+ Provides guidance and training on the use of assistive technologies to stakeholders and community members

Other Duties

+ Assists with virtual meetings, including Zoom administration for Council meetings

+ Participates in advisory boards, councils, and working groups related to outreach initiatives

+ Supports CDHH’s mission in other assigned capacities as needed

Minimum Qualifications :

+ Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications , Deaf Studies, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

+ At least one year of experience in public speaking, communications, or outreach.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills

+ Experience with social media management, website content development, and public relations

+ Basic knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal/state accessibility laws

+ Ability to travel in-state for outreach and training events

+ Familiarity with assistive technologies and willingness to research emerging technologies for accessibility improvement.

+ Basic knowledge of video editing software and content creation

Prefered Qualification :

+ Master’s degree in Communications , Deaf Studies, Public Relations, or related field.

+ Five years of experience in public speaking, outreach, or marketin g

+ Advanced knowledge of ADA, accessibility compliance, and deaf/hard-of-hearing resources

+ Experience with graphic design, multimedia content creation, and digital marketing

Recruitment Contact:

Questions about the position or the application process can be directed to Julie Davis, Human Resource Associate, 208-287-6451 or [email protected]

Benefits :

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/)

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.