Responsibilities

• Develops and deploys the Economic and Community Development Department’s community engagement strategy, including creating and following a weekly, monthly, and annual schedule of releases based on the goals of the Department and divisions
• Drafts press kits and releases, develops internal and external presentations, and manages social media presence including blogs and departmental social media accounts in coordination with information technology; performs professional and administrative duties in a staff capacity
• Engages community to inform constituents of department programs and initiatives that present opportunities to advance the Economic and Community Development plan
• Designs, creates and maintains department metrics dashboard with Economic and Community Development program outcomes
• Prepares presentations and other materials and distributes in accordance with policy
• Maintains Economic and Community Development website in partnership with BCIT
• Provides support to department by designing logos, graphics, mailers, give away items to market and communicate public serving and internal programs
• Assists other teams in developing engagement messaging and metrics to advance the overall effectiveness of Department programs
• Researches and stays up-to-date on local media, press contacts, and web engagement tools.
• Conducts research and field visits to obtain information on operations, budget and policy issues

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or a closely related field; and three (3) years' experience in communications, public relations, marketing, and/or digital strategy including maintaining social media and blogging accounts; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in both English and Spanish
• Skill in developing engaging communications plans and documents; skill in using social media and other digital tools; developing and maintaining contacts with members of the media; skill in preparing reports; skill in organizing and compiling information; skill in utilizing Windows-based word-processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; use web and social media communications and tracking tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, other government agencies, outside organizations, and the general public
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to be on call 24 hours
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May be required to work weekends

Benefits

• Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren).