Responsibilities

• Communications & Public Outreach. Typical tasks: Develop and implement internal and external communication, marketing and outreach efforts that support the District’s branding and strategic communications and outreach goals and initiatives.
• Apply storytelling and copywriting skills to create compelling stories, messages and presentations for varying audiences, mediums and information platforms.
• Deploy public participation, awareness and information campaigns through digital and printed media platforms and coordinating, staffing, and attending community events.
• Coordinate with creative services staff and consultants (e.g. videography, photography, graphic and UI/UX design), plan and manage the production and delivery of a broad range of high-quality printed, audio and visual-based communication and engagement materials including printed collateral, digital media, traditional media, and community education and outreach program materials.
• Monitor the website and social media platforms, coordinate content, maintain relevant, accurate, and timely information, and ensure user functionality and accessibility, including content development, production and distribution, customer experience tracking, and data analysis to tailor content to a variety of audience personas and comply with District branding.
• Coordinate and manage District photo and video libraries.
• Collaborate with staff to identify the most effective communication and presentation methods and relevant information to be communicated.
• Communicate regularly with staff and gather information for subject-matter research, media response and campaign execution.
• Interpret technical information into easily understood messages.
• Provide oral and written responses to general inquiries and questions from employees, external agencies, media, public and stakeholders, providing accurate information in a timely and accessible manner.

Requirements

• Demonstrated Knowledge Of Principles and practices of public affairs and media relations. - General principles of graphic design and production methods for print and digital mediums. - Modern principles of branding and strategic communication. - Photography and videography. - General office practices and procedures. - Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Skill In Writing and speaking creatively, concisely and accurately about complex subjects for a broad range of audiences to inform, persuade, reassure or motivate across a broad range of mediums. - Social media strategy, audience voice and content production and distribution. - Proofreading, copywriting and copy editing, including proper business English, spelling and grammar, with great attention to detail and accuracy. - Responding to requests and inquiries from the media and general public. - Use of computers, personal communication devices, internet, social media applications and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, Adobe Creative Suite, preferred, content management systems, photo and video editing. - Tested proficiency in word processing (60 WPM), proofreading, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Operating modern office equipment. - Sorting, filing, and archiving electronic records.
• Demonstrated Ability To - Develop a variety of effective public and employee communications in alignment with established strategic communication plans. - Under general direction, produce materials using established templates and timelines. - Identify problems, analyze issues, exercise sound judgment, and use logical thought processes to project consequences, draw conclusions, identify alternatives, make recommendations, and implement an effective course of action. - Recognize issues that require the Director’s immediate attention. - Understand, interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws and regulations. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, community groups, vendors and the general public. - Present ideas both orally and in writing to increase understanding among stakeholders who have varying levels of comprehension, or opposition or indifference to the information being presented. - Operate effectively in a team environment, collaborating, listening and appreciating diverse perspectives. - Organize and manage workload and time and prioritize tasks to meet changing priorities and deadlines. - Coordinate with and manage consultants and vendors. - Utilize strong organizational skills. - Represent the District in a positive and professional manner. - Be dependable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled. - Maintain high levels of confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave