Public Outreach And Communications Coordinator

Are you passionate about connecting communities, fostering engagement, and spreading the word about exciting recreational opportunities? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! NORDC is seeking a dynamic and creative Public Outreach and Communications Coordinator to spearhead our efforts in amplifying our message, engaging diverse audiences, and making a lasting impact on the well-being of our community

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans to promote the NORDC's programs, events, and initiatives.
• Create engaging content for various communication channels including social media, website, newsletters, press releases, and other marketing materials.
• Manage social media platforms and online presence, ensuring timely updates, responses to inquiries, and fostering community interaction.
• Coordinate media relations activities, including drafting press releases, pitching stories to local media outlets, and organizing media interviews and coverage.
• Organize and facilitate community outreach events, workshops, and presentations to promote recreational programs and services.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement
• Serve as a liaison between the Commission and the community, responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, and gathering feedback to improve services

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Community Organizing, Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) yearsof progressively responsible professional experience in the development and coordination of public affairs/relations, communications or community outreach programs for a public corporation, government agency or in a communications agency environment. Professional experience must have been gained after the receipt of a Bachelor's degree. **A Master's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Community Organizing, Political Science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

What We Offer:

Work-life Balance

• 14 paid holidays in 2023.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
• Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work

Great Insurance Benefits

• We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
• We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.

Career Development

Join a workplace committed to fostering professional growth and development .Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.

Be a catalyst for change, and let your passion for service find purpose with us. Together, let's create a legacy that resonates with the heartbeat of our community. Your journey to meaningful impact starts with the City of New Orleans !

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHELLY STOLP AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,569.00 - $70,643.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please explain any relevant experience

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Communications: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person