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Form of work JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Relations Representative III-Excluded
Chicago Office of Budget and Management
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Salary: $65,688.00/year (3% Cost of Living Increase Effective January 2024)
The Chicago Office of Budget and Management is seeking a Public Relations Representative III to participate in and oversee the development of communication and public information materials to promote departmental programs and services; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Evaluates and maintains OBM's major publications and website pages, and coordinates with colleagues in the Office of Budget and Management to make strategic changes to various communication channels to promote transparency and educate the public
• Will work with the Mayor's Office of Community Engagement to coordinate community engagement and public information programs around the City's budget and budget cycle
• Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events
• Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites
• Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events
• Accesses confidential and sensitive data and communication materials
• Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters
• Oversees and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications
• Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities
• Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services
• Utilizes blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events, and services
• Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services
• Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings, as needed
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 121 North LaSalle, Room 604
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
• Knowledge of public budgeting and finance
• Proficiency with Tableau
• Experience creating interactive data visualizations
• Experience with databases and large-scale document management systems
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted from December 18, 2023, until 11:59pm CT on January 16, 2024
Public Relations Representative III-Excluded
Chicago Office of Budget and Management
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Salary: $65,688.00/year (3% Cost of Living Increase Effective January 2024)
The Chicago Office of Budget and Management is seeking a Public Relations Representative III to participate in and oversee the development of communication and public information materials to promote departmental programs and services; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Evaluates and maintains OBM's major publications and website pages, and coordinates with colleagues in the Office of Budget and Management to make strategic changes to various communication channels to promote transparency and educate the public
• Will work with the Mayor's Office of Community Engagement to coordinate community engagement and public information programs around the City's budget and budget cycle
• Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events
• Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites
• Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events
• Accesses confidential and sensitive data and communication materials
• Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters
• Oversees and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications
• Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities
• Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services
• Utilizes blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events, and services
• Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services
• Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings, as needed
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 121 North LaSalle, Room 604
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
• Knowledge of public budgeting and finance
• Proficiency with Tableau
• Experience creating interactive data visualizations
• Experience with databases and large-scale document management systems
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted from December 18, 2023, until 11:59pm CT on January 16, 2024
