Village of Schaumburg is seeking a strategic Communications Specialist to develop and execute public relations, information sharing, and community engagement programs. You will lead content creation for print and digital publications, manage website and social channels, and act as a backup Public Information Officer during emergencies.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years in communications or PR, plus a valid driver’s license.
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Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist
Village of Schaumburg · Springfield, IL, USA ·
- Pay:
- 88.876 - 128.870
- Job type:
- Full Time
About Village of Schaumburg
The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois.
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.