Public Relations and Event Specialist

Omaha, NE (On-site)

$55K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive City PR, digital content, and event coordination to engage residents and share official information.

  • Own website maintenance and content to keep residents informed
  • Must-have: 2+ years in PR/communications and strong writing skills
  • Standout: Proven cross-stakeholder collaboration and event coordination

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the City of Ralston website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and up to date
  • Develop and implement social media strategies; create engaging content to promote City news, programs, and events
  • Write and distribute newsletters, press releases, public notices, and other official communications
  • Serve as a liaison for public outreach efforts, responding to inquiries and promoting community engagement
  • Coordinate with City departments and local organizations to plan and execute community and regional/national events
  • Assist in organizing City-sponsored events from planning through implementation, including logistics, promotion, finding sponsorships, and on-site support
  • Support communication efforts for City projects, initiatives, and public information campaigns
  • Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication platforms

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in public relations, communications, event coordination, or a similar role preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
  • Knowledge of and experience in website design, SEO strategies, digital content management systems, and digital communications
  • Strong social media management and content creation skills
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities
  • Demonstrated ability in proactive community outreach and public engagement
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including City staff, officials, and community members
  • Comfort and effectiveness in networking, public engagement, and relationship-building activities

Nice To Have

  • Fluent in Spanish reading, writing, speaking, and listening

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance benefits
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City Of Ralston

City of Ralston is located in eastern Nebraska in Douglas County. Ralston is considered part of the Omaha metropolitan area and has an approximate population of 7,273 according to 2019 US Census estimates.

Founded in 1912
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
21 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.8%
Direct
26.9%
Referral
4.9%
Social
14.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~21

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