Communications Specialist

Job Summary

TITLE: Communications Specialist
SRN A40: $8,097 - $11,153 Monthly, Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CVWDEA
Department: Public Affairs & Customer Experience
Section: Communications
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to: Communications Manager/PIO
Supervises the following positions: N/A

Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following: Review of minimum qualifications Review of personnel files, including but not limited to: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations Testing/Assessments: Written memo Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, creates, designs, and produces collateral and communications materials; supports District departments in their communications needs from concept to completion; presents and produces public information program materials to keep the public and employees informed about District activities and accomplishments; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Performs a variety of activities related to the creation, production, design and distribution of collateral and communications materials for public and internal employee outreach including print design, mailers, publications (calendars, budget books, brochures), fact sheets, press releases, html emails and video content.Supports District departments in their communications needs from concept to completion; presents and produces public information program materials to keep the public and employees informed about District activities and accomplishments.Researches, writes, and distributes talking points, fact sheets, news releases, media packets, and other informational materials and responds to media inquiries as directed. Researches data and creates publications, newsletters, brochures, flyers, and other materials for the District.Creates videos for informational and public service on numerous topics, including, but not limited to conservation, year in review, and major projects and activities.Performs video and photography activities required for public information and other District activities; takes photos for internal and external communications; operates and maintains District equipment.Conducts tours of District facilities; assists in the preparation for public information programs and/or exhibits for fairs, meetings, conventions, and public events.Maintains relationships with outside vendors.Organizes, edits, designs, and writes content for the bi-weekly publication Water Drop and quarterly Connect publication; converts designs and schedules publication content to be sent out and uploaded digitally and/or mailed.Designs the annual finance Budget Book and Budget-in-Brief publications; provides support for the Finance department in obtaining quotes, setting style guidelines and the execution of print and web versions of the documents.
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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in an editorial capacity with a daily newspaper or as a public information representative.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in journalism, mass communications, public relations, or a related field.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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