he Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program.

 Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in Lacey, WA. On occasion, the candidate is required to attend additional in-person events such as quarterly allowance auctions
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by March 3, 2025.
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after March 3rd may not be considered.

Salary: $78,468.00 - $116,556.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Market Monitor (Financial Examiner 4) (In-Training)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Neighborhood Partnerships Administrator reports directly to and provides complex administrative support to the Assistant Village Manager/Neighborhood Services Director who reports to the Village Manager. The position collaboratively leads, develops, supports and facilities organizationwide community and civic engagement strategy through a neighborhood-based lens. The incumbent will lead and manage the operations of the Village’s Neighborhood Partnerships Division, including oversight of the Village Hall Welcome Center, coordination of the Village’s special events permitting process, organizing assigned activities on an interdepartmental basis, working with boards and commissions, outside agencies and community groups, representing the Village on external boards and committees as assigned. This role will serve as a Village liaison and ombudsperson between neighborhood residents, community stakeholders and Village departments, actively engaging with the broader Oak Park community.

Key priorities for the Neighborhood Partnerships Administrator include: 

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive neighborhood-based community and civic engagement program that systematically supports community partnerships, communication, organized engagement, education, conflict resolution, volunteerism and a culture of inclusion and belonging within and across neighborhoods.
• Establishment and implementation of a neighborhood registry program designed to facilitate systematic communication, relationship building, and effective neighborhood partnerships.
• Development of Village volunteer policies and programming to connect volunteers and volunteer groups with opportunities in and around the Village. 
• Oversees development and implementation of a Village Government 101 Program in collaboration with Village departments and community organizations. 
• Designs and implements and oversees a reimagined Village Hall Welcome Center and Welcome to Oak Park program. 
• Collaborates with key operating departments including but not limited to Public Works, Police, Development Services, and the Offices of Communications and DEI to advance Village-neighborhood connectivity and programming. 

Five (5) years of progressively responsible community and/or civic engagement work with at least three (3) years of experience in municipal government, preferably in a council-manager government setting or a related field, and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, AND equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration or public policy, business administration, public affairs, public and/or community relations, urban planning, political science, psychology, sociology, social justice or a related field. Other combinations of experience and/or education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Please note that residency in Oak Park is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) participation, health and life insurance, vacation, sick leave and other benefits including flexible working arrangements. The annual salary range for the Neighborhood Partnerships Administrator is $100,000 +/- depending on qualifications. Posted: 10-31-24

HOW TO APPLY Applicants can apply directly using the following link: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6141780.careers?ApplyToJob=637793735

Candidates must submit a comprehensive resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references. For additional information on the position visit our website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to: Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: jobs@oak-park.us ; or by fax to: 708-358-5107. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis with the position remaining open until filled. The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package that includes a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, health & life insurance. vacation, sick leave & other benefits.

The Village of Oak park commits itself to diversity, equity and inclusion by recognizing that creating mutually respectful, multicultural and equitable environment does not happen on its own; it must be intentional. This includes providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristics.

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. 

Company: Oregon Metro

Salary: $89,024.00 - $119,329.60 Annually

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Deadline to apply: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Metro’s Planning, Development and Research (PD&R) Department works with communities, local governments and other partners to build a region where all people have access to clean air and water, a healthy economy with living wage jobs, dependable transportation choices, accessible and affordable homes and vibrant communities. Metro is the metropolitan planning organization for the greater Portland region and is authorized by Congress and the State of Oregon to coordinate and plan investments in the region’s transportation system.
 
The PD&R department is looking for a Senior Public Engagement & Title VI Specialist to help shape Metro’s public engagement efforts for transportation plans, policies and investments ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, and equitable.

In this role, you’ll lead public engagement initiatives and ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to create equitable opportunities for community involvement. Half of your time will focus on engaging the public in decisions about the region’s transportation system. The other half will involve coordinating Title VI reporting, tracking federal guidelines, and identifying creative solutions to meet evolving standards. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker and relationship-builder who’s passionate about equity and fostering impactful community engagement.

Learn more and apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/4737623/senior-public-engagement-title-vi-specialist!

Questions?
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jasmine Cárdenas
Email: Jasmine.Cardenas@oregonmetro.gov 

POWER Engineers seeks a Senior Public Involvement and Communications Specialist to join our Environmental Division which provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide.

This opportunity is based at our Salt Lake City, Utah office and offers a hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of office and at-home work.

The successful candidate will engage in substantial public-facing interactions and will possess exceptional writing and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, salaried position with an accompanying comprehensive benefits package.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee primary strategy, work plan, and internal resource assignments for the public outreach and communications aspect of client projects
• Work with junior staff to lead, mentor and help develop professionally
• Help lead innovation for new technologies and processes for public involvement services
• Manage and oversee administrative and professional staff on tasks, schedule, and budget
• Participate as part of the division’s extended leadership team to help shape our group’s future
• Coordinate meetings with agencies and other stakeholders for information dissemination and gathering
• Maintain quality control for all deliverables
• Coordinate, lead and attend public meetings
• Develop project presentation materials such as mailers, digital content, and frequently asked questions (FAQs), etc.
• Schedule and facilitate internal and external communications meetings for project team members, including web-based video meetings
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams
• Work across all of POWER’s business lines to assist with engineering, planning and design efforts 
• Assist supervisor with long-range visioning and business planning

Company: Power Engineers, Inc.

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Ideal Industry background : Public Outreach for utility- and energy-related projects; or applicable large infrastructure projects

Fulltime Position

Hybrid work style

Salary- $87K- $115K

Link to apply:

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44& rid=17140

• Assist in preparing work scope and tasks, budget and schedule for completion
• Travel up to 15-30% of time; overnight stays will be required for evening meetings

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience working on communications and public outreach for utility- and energy-related projects; or applicable large infrastructure projects
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Supervisory experience
• Direct interaction with external stakeholders (both public speaking to groups and 1:1 interactions) required; facilitation skills strongly desired
• Excellent written and verbal skills are essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency in participating in web-based meeting platforms including but not limited to Zoom, Cisco WebEx, MS Teams

 Desired Education/Experience

• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years’ experience working on communications and public outreach for utility and energy related projects
• Seven (7) years’ leading communications and public outreach for utility and energy related projects
• Management experience

 At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.  Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• Paid Holidays 
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• 401K 
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave 
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program 
• Fertility Benefits 
• Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities

Link to apply:

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44&rid=17140

Puget Sound Energy
Job summary:

Responsible for the effective management of the communications and/or outreach components of company projects, strategic initiatives and issues. Provides input to strategic planning process. Identifies cross-initiative opportunities for improvement and potential risk areas, and utilizes mitigation techniques. Through cross-functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will be a key initiative team member and pro-actively clarify and challenge expectations and assumptions about each initiative and issue reflecting the customer and/or employee perspective.

Closing date: Open until filled

Link: https://jobs.pse.com/job/Seattle-Communications-Initiative-Consultant-WA-98108/1229939700/

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) position. 

This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

• Headquarters/Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA.
• Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month.  

In this role, you will help design a permitting program to protect waters and streams and write a rule to outline the permit process and sideboards. You’ll learn about the rulemaking process and have an opportunity to work with a range of interested parties as we develop the rule. You’ll enhance your public speaking skills through presentations to management, interested parties, and the public.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2026. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on September 25, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 24, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary: $66,012.00 - $88,800.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3)

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will work statewide with all management levels in Ecology and with diverse agencies, interested parties and elected officials to develop state wetland policies that reflect the state's commitment to protect and restore wetlands. You will have the opportunity to work on state and national legislative issues and represent the state on national forums and workgroups regarding wetland management. You will lead the agency's dedicated and professional staff of wetland scientists to ensure statewide consistency in the implementation of laws and policies. 

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: The positions will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of  September 16, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of September 15, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $80,460.00 - $108,252.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position.

This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office located on the first floor in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Do you love working collaboratively and ensuring all voices are heard to solve problems and conflicts? Do you believe community engagement is important and governments should listen to all voices and perspectives when decisions are being made in their community? If so, we have the job for you!

Please consider our senior planner for the Southwest Regional Office. We’re looking for someone passionate and empathetic about people and the environment. You’ll use your organizational, facilitation, and collaboration skills for this challenging but rewarding work.
 
Work includes:

• Helping us build relationships and trust by engaging with communities and stakeholders on complex cleanup sites and permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) sites. 
• Helping our technical staff gain valuable input from communities and clearly communicate how we are working to clean up contamination while keeping everyone safe. 
• Conducting environmental justice research.
• Gathering demographic data, conducting equity assessments, and applying knowledge of community engagement tools and techniques.
• Explaining scientific information for public dissemination. 
• Ensuring the agency complies with public engagement requirements under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) act, our Community Engagement Plan, and our Tribal Consultation Framework. 

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.    

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 8, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary: $72,924.00 - $98,040.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Hop on board at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) expands and develops, we need you as our Social Media Strategist.

You will take a key role on our communications and marketing team and take responsibility for the creation and implementation of engaging social media content that will educate, inform, and connect with our riders and the broader public. Your creative vision and expertise will help shape UTA's voice across all social media platforms.

As the Social Media Strategist, you will:

• Develop and implement UTA’s overall corporate social media strategy and calendar and ensures cohesiveness with other UTA (Utah Transit Authority) communications initiatives.
• Develop content and strategic approaches to communicating with riders, the public, and stakeholders through social media platforms to publicize programs, initiatives, events, campaigns, and activities.
• Serve as subject matter expert and resource on social media issues, trends, and emerging technologies.

This job is not eligible for telework. Requires regular and predictable attendance during set daytime hours Monday through Friday in the Salt Lake City UTA FrontLines Headquarters or field assignments.

May require infrequent holiday, weekend, or tasks and event support, with advance notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Demonstrated work experience in the social media field. Demonstrated competency in communications, public relations, marketing, and customer service.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field. candidates with four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in the absence of a bachelor’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of how to attract more followers.
• Familiarity with key social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Familiarity with algorithms, trends, and thought leadership on social media platforms for performance and reach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills in responding to user inquiries, comments, concerns, and questions on social media and facilitating online conversations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative products, graphic design programs such as Canva, and video editing programs preferred.

ABILITIES

• Identify, monitor, and report on social media analytics, critical tracking metrics and insights. Spout experience a plus.
• Create engaging text, image, and video content appropriate for distinctive social media platforms and audiences.
• Work with a sense of urgency and expeditiously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attend various events and capture video and images for social media.
• Develop an optimal posting schedule and editorial calendar considering web traffic and user engagement metrics. Knowledge of boosting and social ad buying a plus.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, marketing, communications, administrators, departments) to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across all channels/platforms
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Range: $24.76 per hour or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Monday, September 9th, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST

* UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

 

• Date Opened: Tuesday, August 06, 2024 8:00 AM
• Close Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:59 PM
• Section: Planning Design & Development
• Salary: $77,312 - $96,641 Commensurate With Experience

INTRODUCTION

The Planning, Design & Development (PD&D) department is the lead planning agency (LPA) for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for the Charlotte urban area. The CRTPO provides long range transportation services to a rapidly growing three county area with a population of 1.5 million that is expected to increase to 2.5 million by 2050. 

The CRTPO considers public involvement to be an essential aspect of the planning process. Consistent and significant public participation is critical to maintaining an open dialogue with residents, which helps to build trust and ensure that the community’s transportation needs are addressed throughout the three-county planning area. The CRTPO re-enforced its commitment to effective public engagement within the Strategic Plan, which identified communication as one of the organization’s six primary goals.

OVERVIEW

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies. Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY

This position will supervise, manage, and oversee all public participation, digital engagement, and internal communications activities and operations of the CRTPO. It will be responsible for increasing public awareness of on-going initiatives and developing and maintaining community relationships. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Coordinate public participation efforts for a range of CRTPO plans, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

 Implement and evaluate the performance measures of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP), while conducting regular reviews and assessments.

 Lead outreach and engagement efforts associated with the recently awarded RAISE grant.

 Serve as Title VI coordinator.

 Proactively enhance efforts to engage communities that have been historically excluded from the transportation planning process.

 Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications plan and brand strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective messaging across all channels.

 Lead the creation of various media and graphics to effectively convey the CRTPO message, including logos, PowerPoint templates, special newsletters, videos, and more.

 Lead the preparation of the quarterly newsletter and Annual Report. 

 Build and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with key public information officers, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication.

 Attend outreach events, public meetings and CRTPO board meetings to communicate with media and the public as a representative of the CRTPO. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Ability to independently create clear and informative content that is easily understood by the public.

 Creative thinker with strong strategic thinking capabilities, adept at developing new ideas for improved engagement and communication with the public and stakeholders.

 Proven experience in establishing and nurturing relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and stakeholder organizations.

 Proficiency in website development and design.

 Skilled in graphic and document design.

 Proficiency in using digital tools, social media platforms, and online communication channels, with the ability to develop and implement effective deployment plans.

 Knowledge of virtual public involvement techniques and technologies.

 Demonstrated experience developing, organizing, and leading public engagement campaigns for transportation plans and projects.

 Working knowledge of long-range transportation processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

 Professional experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, community development, urban and community planning, public service, community engagement, marketing, social media arrangement, or a related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, community development, urban planning, community engagement, marketing, social media management, or a related field.  At least three years of related experience.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

BENEFITS

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
• Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
• The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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