JOB OPPORTUNITY

TOWNSHIP OF WILLINGBORO

COMPETITIVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Full-Time Position

Position: Public Information Assistant

Reports To: Public Information Officer

Salary Range: $36,324-60,786

Position Type: Full-time/On-Site

Job Description: Willingboro Township seeks to employ a full-time Public Information Assistant to join the communications team, assisting the Public Information Officer by creating informative materials, including audio and visual communications designed to inform and educate the public about what’s happening in the town, along with maintaining the Township website and social media platforms.

General Functions:

· Assist with the production of a variety of digital communications, including social media content and e-newsletters.

· Assist with creating/designing marketing materials, such as flyers, graphics, posters, banners, etc.

· Facilitate regular updates and modifications to the Township website and calendar.

· Regularly monitor activity related to the Township App, “Willingboro Connect,” draft notifications and suggest modifications.

· Draft press releases and media advisories for review by the public information officer.

· Review documents and various publications for grammatical correctness and completion.

· Provide research support for various tasks and assignments.

Qualifications/Experience:

· One (1) year of experience in work involving collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information in the field of news media and/or public relations, publicity, and/or advertising.

· Possess a strong ability to review and edit written material and to proofread copy.

· Knowledge of modern public information and advertising techniques and devices.

· Knowledge of the conventions and the form and style required for print, radio, and television press releases.

· Ability to design digital graphics.

· Experience with advertising and marketing campaigns.

· Strong communication skills.

· Ability to problem solve and think creatively to produce solutions.

· Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.

· Must be capable of working independently and following written and verbal directives.

A letter of interest, resume and an application should be submitted to the Human Resource Department Attn: Loretta Anderson no later than Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The job description of this posting is available in the Human Resource office.

Job Description

PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT DEFINITION:

Under direction, does the work involved in helping to collect,
put into proper form, and disseminate informative materials
including audio and visual communications designed to aid
the public information and publicity program of the unit or
jurisdiction concerned; does related work as required. NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this
title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may
not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Helps gather informative materials concerning the current and
proposed programs of the unit or jurisdiction and assists in the
work involved in putting the data collected unto usable forms.

Assists in writing scripts for radio and television presentation
such as spot announcements, cooperative broadcasts, or
educational programs as well as work involved in the preparation
and distribution of news stories, bulletins, pamphlets,
circulars, and other informational materials designed to acquaint
the general public with the functions, aims, programs,
regulations, policies, and procedures of the unit or
jurisdiction.

Helps to compile materials to be used in house papers and
bulletins designed for employees of the unit or jurisdiction.

Helps prepare posters, charts, graphs, exhibits, and other visual
aid materials.

Assists in the work involved in collecting, compiling, and
tabulating statistical and other information.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in work involving the collection,
analysis, and dissemination of information in the field of news
media and/or public relations, publicity, and/or advertising. LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of methods and techniques involved in collecting and
analyzing factual data and its interpretation and publication
through the media of print, radio, and television.

Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs,
and methods of the department and their application to specific
cases after a period of training.

Knowledge of modern public information and advertising techniques
and devices.

Knowledge of the conventions and the form and style required for
press releases for print, radio, and television.

Knowledge of the sources from which significant information may
be obtained.

Ability to prepare and assist in preparing informative articles
and news releases for publication via the media of print, radio,
and television.

Ability to review and edit written material and to proofread
copy.

Ability to give talks before groups of varied ages.

Ability to promote cooperation with the aims of the department.

Ability to utilize available media for the dissemination of news
and information.

Ability to maintain essential records and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT DEFINITION: Under direction, does the work involved in helping to collect, put into proper form, and disseminate informative materials including audio and visual communications designed to aid the public information and publicity program of the unit or jurisdiction concerned; does related work as required. NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Helps gather informative materials concerning the current and proposed programs of the unit or jurisdiction and assists in the work involved in putting the data collected unto usable forms. Assists in writing scripts for radio and television presentation such as spot announcements, cooperative broadcasts, or educational programs as well as work involved in the preparation and distribution of news stories, bulletins, pamphlets, circulars, and other informational materials designed to acquaint the general public with the functions, aims, programs, regulations, policies, and procedures of the unit or jurisdiction. Helps to compile materials to be used in house papers and bulletins designed for employees of the unit or jurisdiction. Helps prepare posters, charts, graphs, exhibits, and other visual aid materials. Assists in the work involved in collecting, compiling, and tabulating statistical and other information. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in work involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information in the field of news media and/or public relations, publicity, and/or advertising. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of methods and techniques involved in collecting and analyzing factual data and its interpretation and publication through the media of print, radio, and television. Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs, and methods of the department and their application to specific cases after a period of training. Knowledge of modern public information and advertising techniques and devices. Knowledge of the conventions and the form and style required for press releases for print, radio, and television. Knowledge of the sources from which significant information may be obtained. Ability to prepare and assist in preparing informative articles and news releases for publication via the media of print, radio, and television. Ability to review and edit written material and to proofread copy. Ability to give talks before groups of varied ages. Ability to promote cooperation with the aims of the department. Ability to utilize available media for the dissemination of news and information. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,324.00 - $60,786.00 per year

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Willingboro, NJ 08046 (Required)

Work Location: In person