What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish...?
JOB
General Summary: The Communications Director has full accountability for fulfilling BREC’s established mission, vision, and objectives in directing all communications, marketing, and public relations activities of the Commission. This executive level position is responsible for planning, developing and administering broad communications policies and procedural improvements throughout the organization. The Communications Director also prepares departmental budgets, mid-year and annual reports, establishes and develops communications policies, attends meetings, speaks on BREC’s behalf to media as needed, and advises the Commission and Superintendent on compliance of relevant legislation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university Education Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Area of Study (Major) Required: Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or closely related. Certification(s) Required: APR Certification Certification(s) Preferred: APR or Senior Practitioner Certification. License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License.Years Relevant Work Experience: Six (6) years experience in Communications, PR, Marketing or related with four (4) years in preparation & dissemination of information to general public and four (4) years in management/supervisory capacity. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredYears Relevant Work Experience Preferred: 10 or more years related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of current accepted concepts and practices of communications, public relations, marketing and advertisingKnowledge of communities served by BREC, including community’s concerns and interestsKnowledge of local working media representatives Knowledge of digital advertising, social media & website maintenanceKnowledge of fiscal management and budget development with the ability to forecastDemonstrated expertise and skills in messaging, strategic communication, writing press releases and speeches, building and managing teams Skill in managing multiple media outlets Skill in the use of a computer and software applications including Outlook, MS Suite, and common professional Communications tools such as Meltwater and Wrike.Skill in managing internal communications processesAbility to communicate effectively in person, in writing, on camera, and to large groupsAbility to analyze, and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and /written reportsAbility to develop, monitor and maintain a department budgetAbility to effectively train, supervise & coordinate work assignments of reporting personnel & promote team environmentAbility to assess performance problems and identify appropriate training and development programsAbility to effectively listen to and assist in the resolution of complaintsAbility to write, edit, and produce documentary materials for print media and related publicity materialsAbility to work with a diverse group of organizations Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures, operations and programsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relations with departmental staff and to relate well to representatives of public and private interest groups, news media, public and officials of other agencies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Full time, typically 8 hours per day, and 5 days per week. Evening and weekend hours as required. Must be available in case of emergency, 24 hours/day, and 7 days/week.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
General Summary: The Communications Director has full accountability for fulfilling BREC’s established mission, vision, and objectives in directing all communications, marketing, and public relations activities of the Commission. This executive level position is responsible for planning, developing and administering broad communications policies and procedural improvements throughout the organization. The Communications Director also prepares departmental budgets, mid-year and annual reports, establishes and develops communications policies, attends meetings, speaks on BREC’s behalf to media as needed, and advises the Commission and Superintendent on compliance of relevant legislation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university Education Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Area of Study (Major) Required: Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or closely related. Certification(s) Required: APR Certification Certification(s) Preferred: APR or Senior Practitioner Certification. License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License.Years Relevant Work Experience: Six (6) years experience in Communications, PR, Marketing or related with four (4) years in preparation & dissemination of information to general public and four (4) years in management/supervisory capacity. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredYears Relevant Work Experience Preferred: 10 or more years related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of current accepted concepts and practices of communications, public relations, marketing and advertisingKnowledge of communities served by BREC, including community’s concerns and interestsKnowledge of local working media representatives Knowledge of digital advertising, social media & website maintenanceKnowledge of fiscal management and budget development with the ability to forecastDemonstrated expertise and skills in messaging, strategic communication, writing press releases and speeches, building and managing teams Skill in managing multiple media outlets Skill in the use of a computer and software applications including Outlook, MS Suite, and common professional Communications tools such as Meltwater and Wrike.Skill in managing internal communications processesAbility to communicate effectively in person, in writing, on camera, and to large groupsAbility to analyze, and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and /written reportsAbility to develop, monitor and maintain a department budgetAbility to effectively train, supervise & coordinate work assignments of reporting personnel & promote team environmentAbility to assess performance problems and identify appropriate training and development programsAbility to effectively listen to and assist in the resolution of complaintsAbility to write, edit, and produce documentary materials for print media and related publicity materialsAbility to work with a diverse group of organizations Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures, operations and programsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relations with departmental staff and to relate well to representatives of public and private interest groups, news media, public and officials of other agencies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Full time, typically 8 hours per day, and 5 days per week. Evening and weekend hours as required. Must be available in case of emergency, 24 hours/day, and 7 days/week.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
