Public Affairs Coordinator - City of Boynton Beach Official : Job Details

Purpose of Classification

Directly reports to the Public Affairs Director and performs professional administrative work planning, organizing, developing and implementing communications activities and messaging through social media, media, the city's website and other digital and traditional communications platforms. Writes news releases, facilitates interviews with subject matter experts and provides information to media on behalf of the city as directed. Assists in creation of marketing materials and internal communications.

Essential Functions

• Creates compelling, relevant and accurate social media content, including videos, photos and graphics.
• Monitors social media and tracks city's performance.
• Assists with media relations.
• Assists in preparation and dissemination of emergency information and communications.
• Creates, edits and distributes public information materials, i.e. news releases, media advisories, letters, presentations, social media posts and emails.
• Creates, updates and manages content on the City's website and mobile app.
• Creates and designs electronic and print graphics and flyers, pamphlets, and other print and digital media and advertisements.
• Assists with implementing the City's public information programs.
• Works with the city's marketing team to assist in the planning, development, implementation and administration of the city's communication plan and communication strategies consistent with the city's brand.
• Provides general support to the Director in fulfilling the City's communications plans and other stated goals and objectives.
• Performs administrative duties and compiles data for special projects or reports, as assigned, ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with outlined goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with other City departments to create and execute communications plans for public information or marketing campaigns.
• Manages lists for media contacts.
• Serves as city spokesperson on TV, radio and other media outlets as needed.
• Serves in emergency operations center during emergency activations.
• Seeks out professional learning opportunities to expand creative and technical skills.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic graphic design tasks
• Creates presentations and reports
• Completes award applications
• Assists in administrative and procurement tasks
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field. Must possess two (2) years of professional work experience involving communications or marketing. And must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities and events, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in creative writing
• Skill in content creation
• Skill in videography and photography
• Knowledge of Associated Press writing style
• Skill in basic graphic design
• Skilled in strong time-management and project management
• Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications
• Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to plan and organize time effectively
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships during all interactions in the performance of duties
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.