The Job
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The Fifth Supervisorial District seeks an experienced and innovative public relations and marketing professional to support the District’s mission and vision by planning, developing, and coordinating comprehensive public relations, public information, and marketing programs. The successful candidates will be capable of taking initiative and recommending and developing communication plans and marketing efforts; possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal; and be skilled in utilizing both traditional and digital media, marketing through social media, and developing website content to communicate our message and inform our community and residents.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Coordinates and oversees a wide variety of information and communication activities for the District; serves as a liaison between District executive management and media representatives; assists District executive management with inquiries.
- Responds to media, public, and inter-agency inquiries as needed; prepares press releases, public service announcements, articles, bulletins, reports, brochures, and other media for public dissemination and outreach; assists in planning and coordinating events.
- Confers with director to develop communication and public relations strategies designed to ensure communication of District priorities, promote services and programs, and increase awareness and visibility; designs, coordinates, and directs special projects.
- Prepares and oversees preparation of reports or informational publications.
- Keeps abreast of issues affecting the District and County and various organizational programs, activities, and services; attends meetings to obtain information on proposed activities and programs.
- Manages all social media accounts; develops, updates, and maintains the department’s website.
- Represents the District at community meetings; attends meetings on the behalf of the County Supervisor and District executive management.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
- May lead and/or supervise a small staff involved in various media and communication activities.
Note: This is a contract position; duties, conditions of employment and benefits will be defined in the employment contract. The position is unclassified; the incumbent does not attain regular status.
OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS This position offers a competitive
Annual Salary Range of $52,457 - $74,568 depending on qualifications.
-PLUS- a
G enerous Benefit Package which includes: County pension, 401K, 457(b) paid vacation, sick, and administrative leave, 15 paid holidays, employee and dependent health coverage, tuition assistance and much more.
Our generous alternative
Modified Benefits Option provides a wage differential of
4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits, i nclud ing: Use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributi ons to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leave cash outs, and retirement contribution rate.
Click HERE to view our interactive digital brochure for additional details regarding the position, qualifications, salary and benefits. Desired Qualifications
EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, business/public administration, marketing, public relations, communications, or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience in marketing and communications, public relations, public information, community outreach, communications, or journalism, which included developing and administering a comprehensive public relations or communications program and the dissemination of information to internal and/or external audiences through various communications media.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Ability to identify and assess the role and goals of specific District and County initiatives in the context of a broad agenda.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines while adapting to incoming priority changes.
Ability to multitask various initiatives and function effectively in a complex professional environment. - Ability to negotiate, mitigate conflict, and build alliances with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of local government and community-based organizations; experience developing comprehensive public relations programs to increase public awareness of major initiatives, platforms, or programs and promoting services within a community.
Selection Process
To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please submit a compelling cover letter, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions below. An electronic version of all submittals must be sent to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov - or- complete the online application and upload the required documents: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs .
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email.
Questions regarding this position or status should be addressed to Silvia Zayas: szayas@hr.sbcounty.gov,
Click HERE to view our interactive digital brochure for additional details regarding the position, qualifications, salary and benefits. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
- Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
www.sbcounty.gov/jobs Contract EmployeesSpecific benefit informationcan be found in the job announcement or your employment contract.Detailed benefitsinformation can also be viewed on theCounty's Employee Benefits and Services Division website at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/benefits-occupational-unit/ .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
