Under general supervision, provides public information and marketing support; prepares and distributes press releases; maintains website and social media platforms; prepared and distributes print media; participates in public relations and community outreach efforts; and performs related work as required.
Receives general supervision and direction from higher-level staff. Leads and directs lower-level staff and volunteers.
This classification is responsible for providing public information and marketing support to the Marketing and Public Information Officer. May provide lead direction and training to lower-level staff and volunteers. Performance requires ability to work independently with initiative and discretion within established guidelines. Work is reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
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Must possess: mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various recreation and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions. Incumbents will interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.
Incumbents may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
Date Adopted: 5/10/17 Job Code: PT860 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supersedes: Public Information Aide dated 3/14/07