Summary:

The Communications & Community Affairs Specialist is responsible for performing duties in the coordination of communications, events, and outreach programs and is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties to support the department’s daily operations.

Essential Duties

· Assists the Town’s Communications & Community Affairs Director in the coordination of the Town’s communications program consistent with goals and initiatives ensuring high-quality customer service, professional standards and quality controls.

· Assists the Town’s Communications & Community Affairs Director in the administration of the Town’s Committees and events

· Remains informed of cutting-edge technologies and advancements related to marketing, public relations, and media.

· Prepares information that will be placed on the Town’s website, social media, and other communication outlets

· Prepares press releases, flyers, announcements, etc.

· Writes, creates, and develops both marketing and in-house publications and collateral materials, such as newsletters and brochures

· When necessary, prepares and coordinates events, press conferences, speaking engagements

· Must be prepared and available to assist during emergencies at the Town’s EOC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Must have the ability to think creatively and strategically and to present technical information clearly to lay and professional groups.

• Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to write clearly and succinctly under time constraints.

• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

• Ability to gather and compile information effectively for publications.

Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

• Ability to work evening and weekends as needed.\

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other Town departments, peers, vendors and the general public.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Broad knowledge of public relations, media relations, public affairs, journalism and marketing practices, social media; newspaper, radio, and television broadcasting policies and procedures, Sunshine and Public Records Laws.

• Ability to travel throughout Town/County on assignments, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred or working towards a degree in Public Administration, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field. A minimum of one-year work experience in marketing, public relations, or public affairs is preferred. The position also requires applicant to have the ability to rapidly acquire considerable knowledge of the local municipality and procedural regulations applicable to the Town.; excellent organizational skills. Previous government experience, desirable, but not required. The position will be approximately 20 hours per week.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.60 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person