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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Mukilteo, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $102K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Communications and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Mukilteo. This role is responsible for developing and managing the City’s strategic communications plan, enhancing public relations, and providing administrative support for the Mayor and City Council.

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Responsibilities

Design, market and enhance the City’s public image, vision, values and central themes to enhance the City’s Communication services and visibility in the local and regional vicinity

Prepare and deliver oral and press briefings and written press releases to the media on city issues; disseminate new and information on City programs projects and services respond to resident and media inquiries; anticipate media responses and cultivate publicity campaigns

Research develop write, and edit news/press releases, articles feature stories, speeches, pamphlets, brochures, fact sheets, newsletters and scripts for print and electronic media

Participate in community outreach efforts including coordination of focus groups and community meetings

Establish working relationships with other government entities, local organizations and residents to increase public awareness of programs and services

Develop and implement communications projects, including surveys, utilizing Web-based technology and listservs to directly communicate with the community

Maintains appointment calendars for Mayor, City Administrator and City Councilmembers as necessary; and responds to phone and email questions

Manages the process of filling vacancies of City Council, and City’s Boards and Commissions; maintains Boards and Commissions Directory

Serves as Confidential Support to Mayor, by composing, typing and processing confidential correspondence; assists the Mayor in maintaining effective communications with the City Council, as directed

Acts as a public relations representative and liaison for the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator so that citizen concerns and interests are brought to the attention of city officials

Conducts research as assigned by Mayor and City Administrator; prepares information and visual displays for meeting presentation; gives presentations when assigned to do so

Prepares reports, agenda bills, proclamations and other written documents for Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator. Files correspondence of Mayor and City Administrator

Staff liaison to various Boards and Commissions

Prepares press releases, City Newsletter articles, and manages “Ask Mukilteo” and franchise-related issues

Manage the City website and social media accounts, including interface with contractors, posting and communications; provide training and assistance to staff users

Periodically serves as a backup to the City Clerk during Council meetings and assists with public records requests as needed

Performs others duties as assigned

Qualification

Public relationsCommunications strategyMedia relationsCommunity outreachContent creationResearch skillsAdministrative supportSocial media managementMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationPresentation skillsWriting skillsTime management