Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Job at Commonwealth of VA Careers in

Title: Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

Hiring Range: $22 - $24

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces. Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

DCR is seeking a Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator to work in the Public Communications and Marketing Office. This temporary role through April2027 plans, develops, performs, monitors and evaluates public relations and marketing activities that increase public understanding and support for the Virginia State Parks – Western Region. The position will collaborate with the Public Communications and Marketing Office team and DCR stakeholders to ensure all marketing activities support agency priorities. This position may telework but will be expected to be in the office two days a week at the DCR headquarters in downtown Richmond. Ability to travel is not required.

The public relations and marketing activities include:

Writing marketing copy, blog posts and news releases

Managing Virginia State Park fliers

Drafting social media messaging

Developing and implementing communication plans

This is a temporary assignment through April2027. Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for Commonwealth of Virginia benefits (health care, paid leave, etc.) and are limited to 1,500 hours from May1 to April30. DCR provides the opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax‑deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in an interactive communications environment.

Experience managing communications‑related projects.

Current and/or prior experience working in marketing, advertising, communications or related field.

Ability to create, manage and execute effective marketing and communications strategies, including social media.

Demonstrated ability to write and edit talking points, presentations, ad copy, website copy, print materials and news releases.

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively and constructively with supervisor, coworkers and external customers.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to participate in moderate outdoor recreation related activities.

Additional Considerations

Experience in developing content related to outdoor recreation and land conservation.

Benefits
DCR offers employee discount programs. After six months of service, classified, retired and wage staff are eligible for overnight facility discounts. Examples include free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks, free camping and cabin discounts during specified periods.

Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.

Free camping outside Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.

Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two‑night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one‑night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

Contact Information
Name: Human Resources

Email: HR@dcr.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide an AHP Letter (formerly COD) from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑connected Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to obtain their AHP Letter.

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April1,2022 and February29,2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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