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City of Mountain Home Communications Specialist in Mountain Home, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2259029
General Statement of Duties: This position will oversee and coordinate community relations and public information programs for the City and area partners, as well as develop media relations and publicity activities to foster involvement and heighten awareness for city activities, services, and programs. This position will also coordinate activities designed to provide local residents and area media with current information regarding all aspects of city operations and services.\ Essential Functions:\ Develop media relations and publish information to foster involvement and heighten awareness for city services and programs\ Act as the primary media contact for the city and provide information as needed\ \ Promotes the mission, goals, projects, and activities of the City and area partners to the community\ Coordinates the streaming and release of City meetings and functions, in particular, City Council meetings\ Publicize City achievements and promote/support participation in City of Mountain Home events\ Promotes tourism-related activities\ \ Maintains and regularly updates community profile and demographic information\ \ Maintains and updates the City of Mountain Home web page and other social media\ \ Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public\ Knowledge and Skill Requirements:\ Principles and practices of community organizations and media relations\ \ Principles and practices of marketing and promotional materials\ \ Graphic design, photography, and print productions\ \ Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to program promotion\ Perform public speaking and presentations as requested\ \ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials and agencies, business organizations, lending institutions, civic groups, media, and others\ \ Be self-motivated and work with little supervision