What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer - Temp position at County of Nevada?
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MARCH 24TH.
We are seeking a temporary Public Information Officer (PIO) with expertise in public relations, media relations, and community engagement.
This position will work full-time in the office (40 hours per week with occasional nights and weekends) for approximately 6-months and will be offered medical coverage. Please upload and attach a cover letter and current resume to your application.
Do you enjoy educating the public about programs and projects in easy-to-understand language? Are you comfortable engaging face-to-face with the community? Have you worked with local media to answer tough questions under deadline or during an emergency? If so, the communications and outreach team would like to learn more about how you could demonstrate those skills in the temporary PIO position.
The PIO reports to the County’s Assistant County Executive Officer and will help manage the public information and community relations program. A successful PIO requires a high degree of proficiency, initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
Our goal is transparent and ongoing communication with the community through media relations, social media, websites, and newsletters. We strive to develop sound and innovative public policy and deliver excellent services. As a part of the County Executive Office, you would be a crucial part of a leadership team working closely with County executives, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
For more information, review the full job description.
Minimum Requirements for Education and Experience:This position will work full-time in the office (40 hours per week with occasional nights and weekends) for approximately 6-months and will be offered medical coverage. Please upload and attach a cover letter and current resume to your application.
Do you enjoy educating the public about programs and projects in easy-to-understand language? Are you comfortable engaging face-to-face with the community? Have you worked with local media to answer tough questions under deadline or during an emergency? If so, the communications and outreach team would like to learn more about how you could demonstrate those skills in the temporary PIO position.
The PIO reports to the County’s Assistant County Executive Officer and will help manage the public information and community relations program. A successful PIO requires a high degree of proficiency, initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
Our goal is transparent and ongoing communication with the community through media relations, social media, websites, and newsletters. We strive to develop sound and innovative public policy and deliver excellent services. As a part of the County Executive Office, you would be a crucial part of a leadership team working closely with County executives, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
For more information, review the full job description.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in in Business or Public Administration, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field;
AND
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in public communications, public relations, marketing or program management.
Salary : $45 - $55
