Job Description
The Town of Billerica seeks applicants for the position of Part Time Public Information Officer
Position Purpose
The Public Information Officer performs a variety of professional and responsible work to organize and manage the Town's strategic communications effort incorporating media broadcasts, written materials and social media trends and applications.
Requirements
Reporting to the Town Manager, the Public Information Officer's primary responsibility is to provide public information, Town-wide news, event announcements, and operational program materials of general community interest via social media and traditional news outlets. The work requires conceptualizing, developing, and implementing media, marketing programs, and various special projects that positively represent the Town's operations, departments, and businesses.
The PIO maintains and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Thorough knowledge of Town operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative in completing tasks, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent or procedures are required.
Education, Training and Experience:
Minimum requirements include but are not limited to: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Marketing, Business Administration or related field or equivalent.
Experience with communications, social networking and web site administration; excellent oral and written communication and grammatical skills; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and form relationships with all stakeholders; strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail; and extensive social media and PC software knowledge including all MS Office, MS Publisher and other publishing/graphic software. Experience working in municipal government or politics is a plus.
Salary:
Part Time (19hrs a week) and Flexible Hours - $29,000
Closes 1/30/23
For additional information and how to apply, please email timothy.hovey@masshirelowellcc.com
How To Apply
If interested or for more information, please email timothy.hovey@masshirelowellcc.com