Temporary - Public Information Specialist - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Temporary
Public Information Specialist
Job Requisition Number
COA091722
Position Number
T87005
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
FSD-SSCCS-Comm&ConsultingSrvs
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising or related field;
Or four (4) years of experience in developing and implementing programs of public information.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Notes to Applicants

THE
DEPARTMENT
MAY
CLOSE
THIS
JOB
POSTING AT
ANY
TIME
AFTER 7
DAYS.**
Department Mission:The Financial Services Department serves as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

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Position Overview:

The Financial Services Department (FSD) is seeking a Public Information Specialist to fill a temporary role responsible for supporting community engagement, out reach, and communications.

This he position collaborates with cross-functional teams on the creation of content for FSDs social media, websites and marketing materials, such as flyers, videos, and presentations.

The position will also promote, organize, and staff stakeholder engagement sessions, outreach activities, and large-scale events.-
Post Interview Verification:

A detailed and complete Employment Application is required.
Employment history dates must include month and year. Please include contact information from previous employers.
This position will require a preemployment Criminal Background Investigation.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as lowcost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.
_Please click __HERE_
_ for more information_.**
Travel:If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the
City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range

- $ $34.34
Hours

Monday
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Nonexecutive staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 50% of their schedule within a two (2) week period._

Job Close Date

05/20/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Financial Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience managing client or business social media accounts on platforms such as Facebook of LinkedIn, including copywriting, scheduling, and analytics tracking.
Experience in coordinating and staffing events and community outreach.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Writes, plans, organize, direct, coordinate and edit articles for publication in a variety of forms, including electronic publication. Coordinates all aspects of production of marketing materials.
Performs media relations duties to include: media buying, news releases, and fielding questions from media.

Performs public relations duties to include:
public and school education, presentations, tours of public facilities, and requests for information from the general public.

Assists in the planning and development of advertising/promotional campaigns/strategies.
Provides event coordination services i.e., arrange facilities, contact media, invite all appropriate groups and individuals, etc.
Designs, researches, write and edit newsletters and releases for internal or external use.
Develops and updates intranet and internet web sites.
Produces public service announcements and videos and photography for promotional use.
Designs and maintains databases i.e., mailing lists, association & organization lists, etc.
Receives, investigates, and answers questions from external media and public. Serves as liaison for media and general public.

**Responsibilities

Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised**:
Conducts training of personnel regarding: how to communicate with the media, train external media on departments' media standard operating procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.