Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned public education programs, services, methods, and procedures
• Creates and maintains database for mailing and other distribution lists, as required, as well as maintains records, develops reports and related correspondence concerning new or ongoing programs and services
• Develops, promotes and coordinates specific activities within a public education or community program, project or initiative, to include public outreach
• Prepares, designs, and edits program marketing material, including press releases, newsletters, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures, emails, and electronic publications; assists in managing media relations; oversees distribution of published material; and writes articles for publications
• Oversees printing and distribution
• Creates imaging for various education programs and/or events for use in digital and print collaterals, social media, and other publications, as needed. Uses design editing software, photo/video equipment, and other multimedia tools and/or software, as needed
• Assists with the maintenance of department website content and web graphics, as needed
• Ensures proper operation of computer software and equipment. Maintains digital assets library; maintains database of native art files and archived documents
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration or a related field
• Two (2) years of public relations, journalism, marketing, communications or a closely related field
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred

• Understanding of effective communications and marketing for Environmental Services Department operations to include solid waste services, consumer health, and environmental quality
• Graphic Design experience
• Strategic Design experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, utilizing excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills displaying empathy, effective organization, project management, and time management
• Proficient in communications software including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Loomly, GovDelivery, and OpenCities
• Fluent in Spanish, written and/or oral

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities