City of Fife

5411 23rd St. East, Fife, WA 98424

http://www.cityoffife.org/

To be considered for this job opportunity you must complete an online application through NEOGOV on our website http://cityoffife.org/jobline.

This position reports to the Marketing & Communications Program Manager under minimal supervision and is responsible for researching, writing, designing and creating communication to inform citizens, businesses, visitors, stakeholders and others about all aspects of the City of Fife. This includes media contacts, public relations and/or public involvement, as well as the design and development of information for the website, social media, and other communications materials for both internal and external audiences. This position is also responsible for the backup administrative management of two City commissions.

As a Communications Specialist, you will work on a team to provide high profile communications by inspiring and capturing creative ideas, continually improving customer satisfaction. The person in this position must also be capable of working collaboratively maneuvering through sensitive situations effectively, relating well to customers at all levels both internal and external to the organization.

This is a temporary, part-time position expected to last from September 2017 - January 2018 (approximately 5 months).

A bachelor's or AA degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism social sciences or closely related field and two years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Desirable:
Experience working in a communications related position within the public sector.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Design Studio.

TO APPLY:

To be considered for this job opportunity you must complete an online application on our website at http://cityoffife.org/jobline.

For more information and a full job description, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE CITY HAS A TOBACCO AND DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT