Responsibilities

• Provides communication, public information, and marketing support for public engagement projects, initiatives, and events with special emphasis on revenue generating enterprises.
• Develops comprehensive public information and marketing campaigns utilizing digital, print, social media, and other communication platforms.
• Develops reports and proposals to assist in decision-making regarding outreach programs and City initiatives.
• Conducts audience/constituent research for targeting, measuring, and evaluating communication and marketing programs.
• Coordinates citywide media efforts, news releases, press conferences, associated events, and public communications.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with media outlets, community partners, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to support public information, outreach, and engagement efforts.
• Coordinates assigned projects, including providing oversight to contracted consultants and vendors, monitoring project progress, and helping ensure project milestones and timelines are achieved.
• Develops clear, creative, and compelling content on the City’s website, Facebook, and other social media outlets
• Develops and coordinates emergency communications during citywide emergencies in collaboration with City Leadership and other appropriate personnel.
• Applies Community-Based Social Marketing principles to outreach initiatives as applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in communication, marketing, public relations, or journalism. Public sector/local government experience is preferred.
• Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as listed below.
• Possession of a valid Wyoming Driver’s License preferred.

Benefits

• State of Wyoming - CIGNA Health
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending
• MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care
• Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Options
• Life Insurance
• 457/IRA Retirement Options
• Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services