Responsibilities

• 1. Communications & Media Relations
• - Media Strategy: Draft and distribute press releases; build and maintain strong relationships with local media; and strategically pitch stories to relevant reporters.
• - Crisis & Inquiry Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating with senior staff to craft timely responses.
• - Interview Prep: Fully prepare the Commissioner for media appearances, including drafting talking points, conducting mock interviews, and managing logistics (travel, tech setups, and staging).
• - Digital Content: Write and design regular community newsletters; manage and update the district website for better navigability; and oversee all social media platforms (including video creation and comment moderation) to expand digital reach.
• - Monitoring & Collaboration: Track local news coverage concerning District 1 and collaborate regularly with the central County Communications department.
• 2. Community Outreach
• - Relationship Building: Act as the office liaison to neighborhood associations, community groups, advocates, and professional organizations.
• - Event Coordination: Plan and execute public town halls and community meetings, managing all logistics, photography, note-taking, and subsequent follow-up actions.
• - Issue Tracking: Investigate district-specific issues raised by residents and develop communications—or collaborate on policy solutions—to address them.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field. In lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of related experience.
• Three (3) years of administrative, communications, marketing or public information experience.

Preferred

• Experience in local government or political campaigns is highly preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of people and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain good customer service when responding to requests from community members.
• Proficiency in marketing software, tools and analytics (e.g. Mailchimp, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky TikTok, YouTube)
• Knowledge of strategic planning, implementation and project management.
• Experience applying a racial equity lens to communications and policy analysis.
• A commitment to promoting a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and culturally responsive communication informed by lived experience.