This position is located in the Communications Department.

Please attach a portfolio of your work and one campaign sample to your application. Please note failure to do so may result in elimination from consideration.

Develops and implements communications to inform public of county initiatives, activities and events; provides strategic consultation and support to Board of Commissioners and all county departments on communications issues; develops communications plans, themes and branding; reviews/approves communications prior to distribution.

Researches, writes and coordinates the publication and distribution of marketing and promotional materials for county-wide initiatives. Creates and produces a wide variety of communications materials including newspaper articles and advertisements, newsletters, press releases, brochures, flyers, annual reports and other digital and print content; coordinates with county departments and elected officials to gather information and formulate program goals; creates artwork, design and layout of materials; edits drafts and approves final designs; coordinates with vendors for production; posts and updates materials to county website and media outlets.

Receives and responds to media inquiries and questions regarding assigned departments; consults with department staff and management to provide appropriate response to media inquiries; provides and/or coordinates interviews as needed; assists in managing essential and time-critical communications; supervisor apprised of all media interactions.

Assists with coordinating special events and activities; creates and implements communications plan for events; designs, produces and publishes event materials; photographs and records county events for promotional use; assists with event activities such as setup and break-down as needed.

Maintains graphic art and photo databases; serves as liaison for charts, documents, logos, graphics, maps and seals; ensures uses are in compliance with county standards for internal or external use; takes chooses and edits photographs; updates databases as needed.

Serves as guest speaker at various community meetings and events.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in marketing, advertising, public relations or related field, preferably in a government setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.