City of Westerville, OH
Community Affairs Director
LOCATION
City of Westerville, Planning Department
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, or a related field; minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public relations; management experience preferred; excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the communication division, develop and execute strategic communication plans, manage public and media relations, oversee brand management, collaborate with city leadership, and ensure compliance with public information standards.
INDUSTRY
Public Administration / Government
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Code Inspector II will serve the City of Westerville by providing excellent service, managing communication strategies, and leading a multidisciplinary team to engage with the community and uphold the city's reputation.
Description
Position is open until filled. Applications are being reviewed as they are received.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy meaningful work and making a difference in your community? The opportunity to serve the City of Westerville and its citizens as a Code Inspector II in the Planning Department could be for you! The Planning Department is actively looking candidates who strive to provide excellent service and possess a desire to be a part of a team. Read below to learn more about the position and to submit your application.
The Community Affairs Director is an experienced, management-level public relations professional who leads the communication division of the City of Westerville.
Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the director develops and executes an annual strategic plan to achieve the communication objectives of the City. Responsibilities include public and media relations, reputation and brand management and public information compliance. Disciplines within the Community Affairs division include but are not implemented graphic design, special events, publications, marketing, social media management and community engagement initiatives.
The director advises senior leadership (City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Chief of Staff) on communication issues and opportunities. This professional position also works in collaboration with the Clerk of Council in service to Westerville City Council.
SUPERVISION
Reports to the Chief of Staff
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
- Leads an award-winning, multi-disciplinary team across communication disciplines;
- Builds trust and rapport with City teams, community organizations and media representatives;
- Operates and adheres to professional ethical standards (e.g., Public Relations Society of America);
- Acts as an organizational influencer, collaborating with department heads and managers to achieve the City’s administrative vision and strategic priorities;
- Actively manages the City of Westerville brand, surveilling social media and customer service touchpoints to protect and preserve reputation and overall transparency.
- Responsible for annual budget development and compliance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
- Ten years minimum experience in professional public relations position; management experience preferred;
- Demonstrated strategic communication plan development;
- Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills;
- Skilled in responsive, decisive crisis communication, including National Incident Management Systems/FEMA communication responsibilities;
- Publication and production experience;
- Public speaking, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills, including active listening skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Dedicated to personal and team professional development, including professional association membership/involvement;
- Excellent customer/citizen service principles and experience;
- Preferred: experience in government relations;
- Knowledge of and adherence to community relations principles and practices.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
- Bachelor's degree: Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs or related field of study
- Minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience in public relations
- Requires a valid Driver’s License
HEALTH BENEFITS
Employees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through United Healthcare which includes prescription coverage. Employee, Employee plus child(ren), Employee plus spouse and family coverage is available. However, a spouse who has affordable health care coverage through their employer must elect that coverage as primary. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Annually, the City will deposit 85% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name.
VISION AND DENTAL
The City pays 100% of the premium for dental and vision. Coverage levels will be explained in further detail at time of hire.
LIFE INSURANCE
The City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employee and $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for child.
RETIREMENT PENSION
The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.
VACATION
New employees accrue two weeks of paid vacation every year. Vacation time increases with length of service time.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Employees receive 6 prorated days of personal leave annually.
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