FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $25.96 - $39.02 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Tim Conyers | tconyers@utah.gov | 0
Application Deadline – 4/12/2026
Key Responsibilities
Job Description
The communication coordinator supports the Utah Division of Water Rights' mission by creating and distributing information that educates and informs external and internal audiences. This is done through copywriting, graphic design, photography, video production, digital information channels, and other communications avenues. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who is tech-savvy with a keen ability to solve problems.
Key responsibilities and day to day responsibilities of this position:
- Ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to quickly research, understand, produce messages explaining complex issues including water law, engineering practices, legislative actions, and policies & procedures.
- Ability to quickly create effective and innovative social media content, website information, fact sheets, news releases, newsletter articles, reports, and other communication materials using impeccable grammar.
- Ability to utilize graphic design, original photography, and video-editing skills to produce visually appealing presentations, slides, digital content, printed materials, and infographics with adherence to effective branding practices.
- Ability to manage media requests, facilitate media relations initiatives, draft responses, and collaborate with division and department staff to deliver media messaging. (Note: this role will rarely appear on camera or act as a division spokesperson).
- Ability to maintain social media and communication campaign metrics, and manage websites using WordPress and custom CMS Tools.
- Ability to maintain routine reports, content submissions, and other administrative activities as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:
- Writing and editing, creative storytelling
- Computer skills, including proficiency in Google Slides, Web Content Management Systems (i.e., WordPress)
- Graphic design skills (Adobe Suite, Canva)
- Social media content and metrics management
Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, English, writing, photography, digital media or film, or a closely related field.
- Experience with photography, video production, and editing, and using editing tools (i.e., Adobe Suite and Adobe Premiere)
- Web development, web design, web programming, database management.
- Strategic communications planning.
- Understanding of state government, water rights, or engineering practices.
About The Role
Location –
1594 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
Why You Should Join Our Team
Benefits
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency For more information: https://waterrights.utah.gov/
EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
