Overview

Winnebago County is seeking a Regional Multimedia & Public Relations Coordinator – Project Position to join our Public Health Department. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a minimum expected duration of 18 months, from May 2026 through November 30, 2027.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for creating and executing a communications strategy that advances understanding, visibility, and engagement of local public health departments in the Northeast Wisconsin region. Strategies include, but are not limited to, social media, newsletter development, templates, and media relationships. Develops graphic design, web content and media relations strategies.

This position serves the local governmental and tribal public health jurisdictions within the following 17 counties in the Northeast Wisconsin region: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago Counties.

Essential Duties

  1. Assesses existing Northeast Wisconsin Region health department communication and media relations practices. Develops recommendations that can be tailored to each health department’s capacity and audience.
  2. Develops, houses, and disseminates customizable communication tools for use by health departments in the Northeast Wisconsin Region.
  3. Develops recommended training or sustainability plans for Northeast Wisconsin Region Health Departments regarding communications and media relations strategies.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or closely related field plus three years related professional work experience, or equivalent combination of closely related education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skill, and abilities.
  • Experience in public health, social services, non-profit or equivalent experience, skills, and abilities is preferred.

Benefits

  • Up to 25 days of PTO earned throughout the calendar year upon hire (PTO increases with years of service)
  • Access to our free Employee Health Clinic in Oshkosh (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach on staff)
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with a 100% employer match pension

Must complete a County Application to be considered. For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/404/Human-Resources

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About Winnebago County

Winnebago County, with the county seat located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a local unit of government responsible for providing a variety of public services. Located ninety minutes north of Milwaukee on Interstate 41, and an hour south of Green Bay, Oshkosh is in the heart of the Fox River Valley.

Our beautiful lakes include Buttes des Morts, Little Lake Butte des Morts, Poygan, Rush, Winneconne and the largest fresh water lake in Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago. Our waterways, boat landings and parks offer the best in family recreation. Additionally we are the home of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and host their annual convention, which draws visitors from around the nation and the world.

Departments at the County include: Airport, Child Support, Circuit Courts, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, County Executive, District Attorney, Emergency Management, Facilities, Finance, Health, Highway, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Services, Land and Water Conservation, Park View Health Center, Parks, Planning and Zoning, Register of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Solid Waste, Treasurer, UW Extension Services, and Veterans Services.