Address
Form of workDo you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community by serving in an elected official's office? Apply your passion for public service as the Communications Aidein the City of Irvine, Office of Councilmember Mike Carroll. The City is nationally-ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life.
TheCommunications Aide leads digital communications projects; performs on-the-ground constituent casework and represents the Councilmember in neighborhoods, at neighborhood and community meetings and events; collaborates with city departments; and completes daily projects. Experience managing media communications is required to produce high-level written materials across digital media platforms. The Communications Aide also crafts visual, written, and oral communications into concise, descriptive forms of media that relate the essential theme or objective. Strong writing skills and a digital communications background are essential.
Your Impact
- Manages Office media, webpage, and social media platforms.
- Engages residents on-site in their neighborhoods to inform them of helpful resources the City provides.
- Researches technical information of various topics dealing with municipal government and develops clear summaries.
- Represents the Office at community events and meetings, accurately summarizes and coordinates follow-up requirements, and develops draft letters and correspondence.
- Drafts written materials, including talking points, newsletters, media content, press releases, and more.
- Provides constituent service and assistance to residents with questions, comments, or complaints, including obtaining assistance from City departments or referrals to other government agencies.
- Speaks publicly on behalf of the Councilmember and maintains an awareness of all community issues.
- Plans and schedules tours of businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.
- Organizes all preparation, execution, and post-event efforts for community events.
- Organizes and staffs Councilmember booths or tables at City events and other organization events, including distribution of City resources materials.
- Creates certificates for recognizing residents, businesses, nonprofits, and other important community stakeholders for various reasons, e.g., anniversaries, achievements, or milestones.
- Bachelor's degree in political science, history, communications, business, or related field, and three years of relevant government or communications experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Experience managing multiple projects while meeting deadlines and staying organized.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with business leaders, government officials, and constituents.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of personal drive and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to understand local legislative and regulatory processes.
- Ability to work well under pressure and independently with a positive attitude.
- Experience in event planning and managing lists/databases in Microsoft Excel.
Your Team
You will be joining a fast-paced, high-functioning team that supports and enacts the Councilmember's vision for an even more desirable Irvine. Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities including exceptional parks, open space preservations, sport complexes, and master-planned communities.
The City of Irvine is a Charter City governed as a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and four City Council members who are elected a large by registered voters of the City. Councilmembers each serve a four-year term, and the Mayor serves a two-year term. The City of Irvine has a two-term limit for elected officials.
The selection process will include an interview with the Councilmember and a background investigation prior to appointment. Employees in this classification are employed "at will," and their services can be discontinued without cause.
In addition to your application, please attach a resume and cover letter to your submission.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first.
