What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at Supreme Judicial Court?
Supreme Judicial Court Job Opportunity
Communications Coordinator
To apply please send all materials listed under "Application" to Blanca Tosasdo at blanca.tosado@jud.state.ma.us.
Supreme Judicial Court Mission Statement:
To promote the rule of law and foster public trust by leading an independent judiciary that assures every person equal access to the fair, timely, and impartial resolution of disputes in courts managed with efficiency and professionalism.
Position Summary:
The Communications Coordinator supports the work of the Supreme Judicial Court’s Public Information Office, including assisting the media and educating the public regarding the role and function of the Massachusetts court system. Reporting directly to the Public Information Officer, this position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong communications skills.
Major Duties:
- Assist the Public Information Office in fielding inquiries from the public and the news media.
- Write, edit, and post Supreme Judicial Court-related information on the court website (Mass.gov) in coordination with other court personnel. Work with other court personnel to make sure website content is updated, accurate, and accessible.
- Track court-related news.
- Maintain and update media press lists.
- Provide administrative support, including organizing and maintaining public correspondence files, scanning, photocopying.
- Assist in planning, preparing, and holding various court programs and events, including the Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Awards, Student Government Day, and the Judicial Youth Corps summer internships program.
- Develop drafts of media advisories, public correspondence and other written material.
- Photograph court programs and events, and distribute photographs to internal and external contacts.
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision from the Public Information Officer and Deputy Public Information Officer.
Salary Range:
The pay grade for this position is 15, with a salary range of $73,121.58 (Step 1) to $97,972.26 (Step 8). New employees typically begin at or near Step 1 and thereafter receive annual increases through Step 8.
Other Notes:
This posting is for a position located at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, MA. The Supreme Judicial Court has a remote work policy under which employees may be allowed to work remotely for part of their weekly schedule.
Application:
Candidates must submit the following: (1) cover letter, (2) current resume, and (3) a completed SJC Employment Application and Addendum. All materials should be submitted by email to Blanca Tosado at: blanca.tosado@jud.state.ma.us.
Application for employment and the addendum to the application are available online at https://www.mass.gov/doc/supreme-judicial-court-application-for-employment-with-addendum
Consideration of candidates will begin as of April 30, 2026.
The Supreme Judicial Court is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in communications, with media relations and/or government experience preferred.
Experience and high comfort level with technology, including website content management systems (e.g., Drupal). Willingness and ability to learn and work with new technologies as they are implemented.
Willingness to work flexible schedule as needed.
Demonstrated ability to:
- move assignments and projects forward to completion amidst competing demands utilizing strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- use critical thinking skills to gather and compile data
- multi-task and work under pressure and on tight deadlines
- work independently, collaboratively, and in complete confidentiality
- consistently use excellent written and oral communications skills
- develop and maintain excellent professional working relationships
Residency:
By law, only persons who are residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may serve as employees of the judicial branch.
Salary : $73,122 - $97,972