What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Community Engagement Specialist position at City of Tehachapi (CA)?
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IN-PERSON/ON-SITE POSITIONNOT A REMOTE POSITIONThe City of Tehachapi is seeking an individual to assist in the City's Communications and public information efforts. The City is looking for a candidate that has experience in video/audio editing, graphic design, website content creation, and journalism. Strong writing and verbal skills are required. Photoshop, Premier, Audition and other digital communication-based software experience preferred. Skills in outreach, campaign development, media relations, crisis communications, corporate communications, such as reports, and presentations, employee communication and web knowledge experience are a significant plus.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential FunctionsConfer with the City Manager, Community Engagement Director, Community Engagement Manager, and other Department Heads to develop, coordinate, and implement a variety of informational, educational, and outreach solutions to the general public, community groups, other agencies, or City Staff as part of the City’s commitment to transparency and community engagement.Maintain and expand the use of the City’s website, social media, other online resources to communicate with the community.Fill public speaking opportunities, create public messaging campaigns, prepare presentations to assist city departments with public community outreach and workshops.Reinforce the City’s branding strategy in external communications and maintain and update City branding documents and style guides.Work with all City departments to prepare and distribute on-going and scheduled print materials, including newsletters, flyers, and other similar materials.Evaluate current best practices for social media engagement and develop a coordinated strategy for more effective publicizing of information related to City activities.Prepare and distribute video, radio, and other multimedia to inform the public of the activities and the issues being addressed by the City Council. Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council. Prepares correspondence, reports, proclamations, awards, media releases, and a variety of other written materials for the City Manager, City Council, and other City staff as requested.Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.During times of emergency, may serve as the Public Information Officer of the City.Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional holiday/weekend work or travel.
IN-PERSON/ON-SITE POSITIONNOT A REMOTE POSITIONThe City of Tehachapi is seeking an individual to assist in the City's Communications and public information efforts. The City is looking for a candidate that has experience in video/audio editing, graphic design, website content creation, and journalism. Strong writing and verbal skills are required. Photoshop, Premier, Audition and other digital communication-based software experience preferred. Skills in outreach, campaign development, media relations, crisis communications, corporate communications, such as reports, and presentations, employee communication and web knowledge experience are a significant plus.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential FunctionsConfer with the City Manager, Community Engagement Director, Community Engagement Manager, and other Department Heads to develop, coordinate, and implement a variety of informational, educational, and outreach solutions to the general public, community groups, other agencies, or City Staff as part of the City’s commitment to transparency and community engagement.Maintain and expand the use of the City’s website, social media, other online resources to communicate with the community.Fill public speaking opportunities, create public messaging campaigns, prepare presentations to assist city departments with public community outreach and workshops.Reinforce the City’s branding strategy in external communications and maintain and update City branding documents and style guides.Work with all City departments to prepare and distribute on-going and scheduled print materials, including newsletters, flyers, and other similar materials.Evaluate current best practices for social media engagement and develop a coordinated strategy for more effective publicizing of information related to City activities.Prepare and distribute video, radio, and other multimedia to inform the public of the activities and the issues being addressed by the City Council. Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council. Prepares correspondence, reports, proclamations, awards, media releases, and a variety of other written materials for the City Manager, City Council, and other City staff as requested.Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.During times of emergency, may serve as the Public Information Officer of the City.Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional holiday/weekend work or travel.