at Village of Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Description
VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
Human Resources Department
101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193
http://www.schaumburg.com/
The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity.Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey;having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois.
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.
NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Communications Specialist (Communications & Outreach)
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $83,774.00 - $93,199.00annually dependent on qualifications.The salary range for this position is $83,774.00 -$121,472.00.
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for developing and executing public relations and public information programs to communicate information about the village's services, initiatives, and concerns to the public. The position will work in communications, public relations, brand management, and community engagement and will provide communications guidance to departments to fulfill communications goals. This position handles complex, confidential, and routine administrative responsibilities concerning the village's communications efforts. This position will perform work related to the village's communication efforts to achieve departmental and organizational goals within specified deadlines and budgets.We are looking to add a team member who can effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people inside and outside the organization, organize time and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional, and capable of working both independently and also part of a team.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Develops strategies and provides leadership in the upkeep and advancement of the village's communication efforts as determined by the Director and outlined in the strategic communications plan, specifically in communications best practices, website management, social media use, and policy development.
2. Creates content, edits, and coordinates the design and production of the village's print and digital publications, which include the quarterly newsletter, weekly e-newsletter, department and village marketing pieces, website, intranet site, scripts, and other collateral and media used to promote the village.
3. Researches, develops, writes, and edits copy for press releases, and local newspaper website postings. Assists with media inquiries and serves as a backup Public Information Officer (PIO) to the Director and during emergencies.
4. Works with all departments to develop and execute public relations and public information programs to communicate information on village services, including subjects of a confidential or non-confidential nature. Provides strong project management, leadership, and guidance on communications matters for departments.
5. Performs a mix of routine, complex, and confidential public relations tasks following the village strategic communications plan, which can include the coordination and creation of talking points, public relations events, and other tasks related to positively promoting the village.
6. Utilizes social media and other technology to disseminate information and cultivate positive public relations with the community. Attends events and takes photos/videos of people, events, buildings, and other happenings in the village as needed to produce village materials and communications. Helps maintain and keep the village photo library current and organized.
7. Coordinates with departments, develops, and edits content to produce flyers, brochures, newsletters, factsheets, inserts, posters, and other promotional material. Will work with contracted... For full info follow application link.
THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
