Communications Manager
See job description on line for further details.
Nature of Work: Including, but not limited to: Act as primary media contact and spokesperson on departmental or countywide issues related to Administration; prepare and respond to all press inquiries; Coordinate, process, monitor, and administer media relations and activities; Update and inform media representatives on relevant County issues; Maintain current content on the County website, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites; Develop key messages and speaking points for use in communications programs, articles, speeches, and media relations.
Education & Experience:
A) Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in communications, public administration, political science, marketing, journalism, or a closely-related field required.
B) Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience* in a communications, community relations, journalist, marketing, or public relations position required.
*Approved work experience beyond that required which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered and substituted for the stated education
Special Requirements: Valid drivers’ license. Driver record history must meet eligibility requirements of ‘Acceptable Driver’ by County standards.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: See job description on-line for details.
Location and Hours of Work: Sarpy County Courthouse, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046. Hours typically Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Due to the nature of the position, there may be some irregular hours, varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and call-ins.
Starting Wage: $27.70 per hour.
Applications: To complete an application, you MUST to do the following:
• Visit www.sarpy.com/jobs
• Create an on-line application account. (link: applicant login) In order to do this, you will need an email address as well as a password you will be able to recall, as you will want to access your account and application for updates on the selection process.
• Once your account is created, go back and select the position title for which you are applying, and complete the process.
• Applications will NOT be accepted via fax, email, or paper; to be eligible for the job you MUST complete an ONLINE application.
Applications must be submitted on-line by 11:59pm Monday, July 10, 2017 Post Dates: June 20 – July 10, 2017.
Please be advised that if you advance in the application process, Sarpy County’s Employment Policy requires that you submit to and successfully multiple background checks, including an EXTENSIVE criminal history records check. Having a criminal history will not necessarily bar you from employment with Sarpy County as individual circumstances will be considered.
APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A NEGATIVE DRUG TEST RESULT, FAVORABLE PHYSICAL SCREENING, AND SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND CHECKS. This position is subject to Veterans Preference. Sarpy County is a Drug-Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer Sarpy County participates in E-Verify®
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