Part-Time Communications Director
The Communications Director will perform professional marketing and communications tasks utilizing a wide-variety of formats of media while developing and coordinating information to be disseminated to the public on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Essential Functions: Conceptualizes, develops and implements media releases to the public while positively representing the Township’s overall operations. These media forms include, but are not limited to, press releases, website and social media content, e-mail notifications, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, pamphlets, flyers and citizen surveys.
Plans, develops, implements and administers the Township’s communication strategy in coordination with the Board of Commissioners and Township Manager.
Upon request and approval of the Board of Commissioners or Township Manager responds to media requests for information regarding the Township.
Plans, develops, implements and administers the Township’s communication strategy in coordination with the Board of Commissioners and Township Manager.
Upon request and approval of the Board of Commissioners or Township Manager responds to media requests for information regarding the Township.
Assists Township Department Heads, upon request and approval by the Township Manager, with media releases which are specific to their operations.
Assists in public relations actions and activities, such as, special events, ribbon cuttings, award ceremonies, oaths of office and press conferences with all forms of media.
Upon request and direction by the Board of Commissioners, Township Manager and key Department Heads may be tasked with assisting with communication support to prepare and disseminate emergency management news releases associated with all forms of disaster situations to include weather, natural and man-made events.
Routinely attends Township Board, Commission and Authority meetings to provide press releases regarding key actions discussed or taken during the meeting(s).
When appropriate, delegates work to subordinate clerical employees.
Attends meetings and conferences to furnish information and take notes to include, as needed and requested, participating in the Township’s Emergency Operations Center activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, from an accredited four-year college/university in communications, journalism, public relations, English or related field. Three years of progressively responsible communications experience preferably in a government or public sector. An equivalent level of experience or combination of education and training which provides the required skill set and knowledge may be considered for employment.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with a command for public engagement.
Proficient skills with personal computers, including Microsoft Office, e-mail, social media and website content management.
Possesses photography, video, website and social media content editing skills.
Ability to think creatively when preparing information releases while remaining objective and apolitical.
It is preferred that the applicant have a general knowledge of public sector principles including Township ordinance regulations, code requirements and land development approval process.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
Able to pass a thorough background check process upon conditional offer of employment.