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    Bilingual - Chicago, United States - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

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    Job Title: Bilingual Public Information Specialist

    Company: Communication Experts


    General Statement

    Under direction, performs a variety of public information assignments including developing and writing press releases, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, and social media messages in both English and Spanish, and graphic design.

    Essential Job Functions

    Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.
    • Researches, writes and edits text for brochures, fliers, posters, press releases, media advisories, photo captions, social media messages, and signage focused on Spanish speaking residents of the service area; provides translation of existing materials from English to Spanish.
    • Designs brochures, fliers, posters, booklets, press releases, and photo releases to enhance communication with Spanish speaking residents of the service area; plans, designs, illustrates, edits, and produces a broad range of communications using Creative Suite or other graphic design applications.
    • Takes photographs to support Public Affairs initiatives; organizes and maintains an online photograph library and provides photo selections to the public as needed.
    • Manages, monitors, and controls the District's external and internal internet content and design in cooperation with other Public Affairs staff and other organizational units.
    • Assists with planning, administering, and monitoring the Public Affairs budget.
    • Plans and organizes community outreach events sponsored by the District; coordinates and staffs other special events supported by the District; provides or secures bilingual resources for outreach events.
    • Makes educational and informational presentations in both English and Spanish; serves as an English/Spanish translator for District presentations; arranges for speakers to attend presentations at schools or other public events; develops educational materials.
    • Prepares and responds to public inquiries and prepares draft responses for media inquiries by conducting research and formulating appropriate responses in English and Spanish.

    Other Job Functions

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Environmental Conditions

    Work is performed in a typical office environment and requires the use of standard office equipment, including computers. Some duties such as attendance at community outreach events or District presentations may be performed outside of the office and require the operation of a motor vehicle.

    Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of public relations and communications principles and practices.
    • Knowledge of mass communication media, including electronic and social media, print media, television, and radio.
    • Knowledge of governmental structure, functions, and administration.
    • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of photography, including printing and developing photographic materials.
    • Basic knowledge of graphic design applications used in creating communications materials.
    • Ability to undertake and complete complex and sensitive public information assignments effectively and according to schedule.
    • Ability to research, write, edit, and translate written materials.
    • Ability to work effectively with District officials, resource personnel, and members of the media.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish.

    Absolute Requirements

    Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish (bilingual).

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

    Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.

    Substitution

    Professional experience in journalism, public information, or public relations activities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

    Promotional Requirement

    • Possession of a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
    • One year of service with the District as a Graphic Artist, Investigator, Legal Assistant, Senior Administrative Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, Accounting Clerk III, Accounting Associate, or Secretary; or two years of such service as an Administrative Specialist.
    • Civil service status in one of the foregoing classifications.


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