Public Information Specialist

Tucson, AZ (Unknown)

$26/hr – $39/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 hrs ago

Job Summary

The Public Information Specialist owns outreach for transportation projects, coordinating events, producing public materials, managing social media, and liaising with Ward offices and community groups to keep residents informed and engaged; required: Bachelor’s degree, three years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license.

  • Own outreach campaigns and event logistics for transportation projects
  • Produce and disseminate information materials across multiple channels
  • Engage with Ward offices and community groups to share updates

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Produces and distributes information about transportation initiatives, projects and services. Attends design and construction project meetings gathering information, asking questions and providing updates to the public about project impacts. Provides support during evenings and at weekend events to assist with sign-in, photographs activities of events and provides communication support. Attends Special Events Review Committee (SERC) meetings to discuss upcoming events and traffic impacts. Reviews and comments on the event traffic control plan to ensure constituents maintain necessary access during events. Designs project fact sheets, surveys and other materials for events. Coordinates giveaways and manages outreach materials such as postcards, yard signs and newsletters to keep the public informed about project developments. Coordinates with consultants, department staff and food vendors to finalize event schedules and logistics. Prepares informational materials related to Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, for public events to ensure accessibility and public awareness. Collects, scans and uploads completed surveys following events. Coordinates, drafts, designs, revises and proofreads outreach materials for events, yard signs, news releases, notification letters, social media posts and project websites. Creates and cultivates relationships with Ward offices, community members and groups impacted by transportation projects. Collaborates and communicates with Ward offices and the community regarding outreach and shares information about upcoming transportation events. Coordinates and designs graphic content for general social media. Schedules social media posts across all official City of Tucson and Department of Transportation and Mobility platforms. Films and edits educational videos to promote the department’s efforts and initiatives. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience
  • Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • Valid and unrestricted Driver License with two (2) years of licensed driving is required

Preferred

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field.
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish

Benefits

  • The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
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City of Tucson

The City of Tucson, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, is Arizona's second largest city and oldest city. With a Council-Manager form of government, the legislative body is comprised of the Mayor and six Council Members who are elected at large. The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and Council and functions as the Chief Executive Officer, carrying out the policies of the City Council and managing all municipal operations.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
2.5K employees (40 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$26/hr – $39/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($68K) is 7% below the median base salary for Public Relations Specialist roles in the United States ($73K).

Public Relations Specialist median pay in the United States

$73K/yr

Most earn $60K to $84K. Based on 53 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
40 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
6.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
386.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.4%
Direct
42.9%
Referral
4.9%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.5K

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Public Information Specialist

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