About the Role
Creek Technologies is seeking a Communication Coordinator to support the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) at the Naval Postgraduate School. This role focuses on developing social media content, managing digital channels, and executing audience engagement strategies to increase awareness of CHDS programs and strengthen connections within the homeland security enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage content calendars across LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
- Create and publish engaging content, including social posts, graphics, videos, alumni features, and program highlights.
- Repurpose existing CHDS content into social media-ready formats.
- Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging strategy across all channels.
- Coordinate and support the production of digital content and multimedia campaigns.
- Develop targeted outreach strategies for homeland security professionals.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging issues, and relevant discussions to identify content opportunities.
- Engage with professional associations, partner organizations, and online communities to expand CHDS visibility.
- Support recruitment, program awareness, and alumni engagement initiatives through targeted digital communications.
- Manage day-to-day engagement across social media platforms, including responding to comments and fostering audience interaction.
- Highlight alumni achievements, research, and organizational impact stories.
- Track platform performance and prepare regular reports on audience growth, engagement, and campaign effectiveness.
- Use analytics and industry best practices to optimize content strategy and audience reach.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in social media management, digital communications, marketing, or community engagement.
- Experience creating content for professional, government, educational, public safety, or military audiences.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Experience managing LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and other organizational social media platforms.
- Proficiency with social media management and analytics tools, including Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Meta Business Suite, or similar platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with homeland security, emergency management, public safety, military, or government organizations.
- Experience supporting higher education, professional development, or workforce development programs.
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic design tools.
- Knowledge of audience segmentation, digital marketing, and social media analytics.
- No clearance required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Skills
- Social media management
- Digital communications
- Marketing
- Community engagement
- Content creation
- Writing
- Editing
- Storytelling
- YouTube
- Social media management tools
- Social media analytics tools
- Hootsuite
- Sprout Social
- Meta Business Suite
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic design
- Audience segmentation
- Digital marketing
Location
- Monterey, CA
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- Creek Technologies is a company that values diversity of experience and skills combined with passion for innovation and excellence.
- Creek Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- Creek Technologies considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, religion, nation origin, pregnancy, child or spousal support withholding, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship/immigration status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Creek Technologies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time.
- Upon request, Creek Technologies will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability who need accommodation during the application process, unless accommodation creates an undue hardship for the company.
