Public Information Representative / Community Engagement Specialist (Part time)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Payrate: $48.13/hr. on w2
United States, California, San Jose
Jan 07, 2025
Job Title: Public Information Representative / Community Engagement Specialist (Part time) Location: 5750 Almaden Expy San Jose, CA 95118 Duration: 12+ Months Payrate: $48.13/hr. on w2 without benefits Work Schedule: Part Time: 20 hrs. per week (Monday to Friday ) Job Duties: Receives immediate supervision. Employees within this class work in the presence of their supervisor or in a situation of close control and easy reference. Work assignments are given with explicit instructions or are so routine that few, if any, deviations from established practices are made without checking with the supervisor. Public Information Representative II Receives general supervision. The assigned duties for employees within this class require the exercise of judgment or choice among possible actions, sometimes without clear precedents and with concern for the consequences of the action. Employees may or may not work in proximity to their supervisor. Typical Duties The duties specified below are representative of the nature and level of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions Promote awareness of District goals, projects, and programs through employee targeted news and events; prepare online employee news items and distribute through email and online channels, including internal website, employee app, and other cloud-based tools. Perform various administrative tasks including communicating with vendors, consultants, contractors, RFPs, PRs; marketing budget; process invoices. Use current technologies to develop/maintain multimedia efforts, including PowerPoint presentations, photography, video production, and social media content. Assist in the preparation and administration of specific program areas of the public information budget; submit program budget recommendations; forecast additional funds needed for specific staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Develop, maintain and work with contacts with various community groups and organizations and government representatives; promote positive relations with the general public, community groups, employees, schools, and local government. Develop a variety of survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results. Maintain an in-depth knowledge in one or more integrated water resource issues that affect the District such as distribution of water supplies, long range water supply planning, water conservation, recycling and environmental protection, purified water, imported water, watershed protection, and flood management. Plan, organize, and conduct tours and open houses of District facilities as assigned. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the areas of assigned responsibilities. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications: The level and scope of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this section are related to the job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics. Public Information Representative I Some Knowledge of : Principles, techniques, and methods of public information, education and volunteer outreach, and community relations. Some positions require methods and techniques of graphic design, web and video design, and print production. Procedures and processes utilized in preparing information for dissemination through various media. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Training and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, education, or a related field. Experience: One (1) year of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, graphic design, education, or outreach activities. Substitution: Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.