Assistant Public Information Officer

Salary : $5,241.00 Monthly

Location : San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01803

Department : County Manager

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for covering a wide variety of pressing governmental topics, manages the logistics of events, visibility, client management, vendor management, audience development, dissemination activities for civic activities for Bexar County. Coordinates all aspects of civic activities to include meetings, symposia, speakers and or any special events. Coordinates and assists in managing communications, visibility, marketing and development of plans including key messages, publication coordination, and other similar activities. Provides executive level administrative support to include calendar management, meeting management, public information requests, assistance in agenda pre and post meeting follow-up and reporting; and performs other duties as required

This position is excluded from Civil Service

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, key stakeholders, and partner organizations through community outreach.
• Develops and executes internal and external communication plans for the various departments, programs, and initiatives
• Coordinates and leads specific civic communication projects, programs and engagements within a given timeframe; strengthen civic relationships, provide senior level customized communication plans and material
• Collaborates and integrates with offices and departments all communication, public relations, media and social relations with staff
• Plans and manages events from start to finish, including logistics management, client and vendor management, content development, speaker managements, audience development and post-event reporting
• Provides exceptional communication service by anticipating needs and proactively addressing items
• Provides pre and post-event reporting and follow-up campaigns for all assigned projects and civic engagements
• Assists in content development and provide feedback on proposed events, projects, and programs with topics, research, invitations, overviews and event management
• Collaborates with internal and external teams to determine events marketing, strategy and development and deploy communications to target specific constituencies and communities
• Provides on-site support for all events, programs and engagements and provide any additional support as needed
• Contributes to print publications, advertising, video, presentations, and coordinate with all offices and departments
• Coordinates the various Open Records requests with the Public Information Officer and the District Attorney
• Performs executive level administrative support as required
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge and Experience :

Working Environment and Physical Demands :

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

What best describes the field in which you have obtained your degree?

Which best describes your years of professional experience in public relations, public affairs, media relations, or planning?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

Do you have emergency management standards (National Incident Management System / Incident Command System) ?

Do you have NIMS certification (IS 100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System, IS0029.a Public Information Officer Awareness, and IS700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System) or commitment to take training within 60 days of hire?

Do you have experience with emergency response communications as part of local, state, or federal agencies, including law enforcement as part of a Joint Information Command ?

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Salary : $5,241