Community Relations Coordinator - Parks and Recreation (0126)

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty coordinating public outreach, community and media relations, volunteer programs, fund raising, and marketing activities; performs related work as assigned.

The ideal candidate would have a parks and recreational background with marketing, outreach, and community engagement experience, some graphic design experience, experience recruiting and managing volunteers, and build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers.

Assists in the development of, and implements and oversees, communications programs utilizing telecommunications, multimedia, and print techniques

Assists in the development of organizational, departmental, or divisional educational material, promotional brochures, and literature

Conducts research and development of content for publication and other public information materials

Produces departmental publications, newsletters and website information

Coordinates updates and additions to the department web pages and events calendar

Acts as the department webmaster and social media manager

Writes press releases, public service announcements and articles, and promotes department programs and events, parks, open spaces and facilities

Leads media relations activities and acts as CCPR spokesperson

Develops, implements and manages the department's sponsorship recruitment, multi-media marketing and advertising strategy

Research, develops and implements media plans, identifying target audience and ideal media outlets

Surveys user interests and proposes new departmental offerings, attractions, and partnerships

Develops, implements, evaluates, and updates department marketing plan

Directs, plans, recruits, and administers volunteer programs

Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations, public agencies, coalitions, schools, and other appropriate groups to implement volunteer programs

Coordinates and facilitates public meetings

Develops and implements fundraising activities

Plans and coordinates groundbreakings and other public ceremonies

May act as staff liaison to the Friends of the Parks program

Prepares and administers program budget

Supervises assigned personnel

May supervise and train student employees, interns and/or volunteers

May develop and administer grants and new funding sources

Research new technology for use in marketing and communications activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but not limited to: driving; sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Associate degree in public/business administration, marketing, parks and recreation management, natural resources, communications or a related field, and two years of administrative experience; OR

Bachelor degree in public/business administration, marketing, parks and recreation management, natural resources, communications or a related field, and one year of administrative experience; OR

Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree; Skilled in effective communication; Experience working in parks and recreation; Grant writing; Community engagement; Project management.

Considerable knowledge of:

Public relations program planning, development and management

Principles and practices of journalism, public relations, marketing, and communication

Sponsorship programs

Marketing techniques using various media

The production and use of various media in public relations / marketing activities

Community organization; volunteer recruitment and management

Skill in:

Developing and implementing public information and marketing programs, and community outreach

The use of currently available software applicable to the position

Interacting with persons of diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds

Communicating complex concepts to diverse groups

Graphic design and illustration

Maintaining and updating information on website(s)

Writing for different media formats

Public speaking

Ability to:

Effectively represent CCPR department with community groups and the media

Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public, elected and appointed officials, employees, and the news media

Address and motivate the public and professional groups

Address culturally diverse public groups

Perform outreach and community relations services

Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in developing marketing and branding programs, strategies and plans

Prepare and maintain complex reports and records

Meet deadlines and manage time effectively

Manage contracts

Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Follow written and verbal instructions

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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