Communications Manager

Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland

Communications Manager

Office of Administrative Services

Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 (DOQ)

Status: Full-Time, Exempt | Hybrid

Make the Message Matter. Shape the Story. Serve the Community.

The Town of Riverdale Park is seeking a strategic, hands-on Communications Manager to lead the Town's community engagement. This is more than a communications role—it’s a leadership position responsible for ensuring residents, businesses, and stakeholders receive clear, timely, and trusted information.

If you’re a strong writer, a sharp thinker, and someone who can move from strategy to execution without missing a beat, this role puts you at the center of it all.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute the Town’s communications and public engagement strategy
• Serve as the primary media contact and manage all public information requests, including MPIA
• Write, edit, and deliver high-quality content across all platforms—press releases, newsletters, website, and official communications
• Produce and oversee the *Town Crier* and digital communications (email, social media, website)
• Record and prepare official meeting minutes for Mayor & Council and Boards/Commissions
• Manage branding, messaging, and visual identity across all Town communications
• Coordinate marketing and outreach for Town programs, services, and initiatives
• Oversee multimedia production (video, photography, cable programming)
• Monitor engagement metrics and adjust strategies based on performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, residents, businesses, and community stakeholders
• Support real-time communications during emergencies and critical incidents

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional communications, media relations, or public information experience