Salary : $75,067.20 - $103,188.80 Annually
Location : 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-16
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Determined by Position

What's the role?
Join our team as a Communications Coordinator*!
The City of Chino Hills is seeking a creative and collaborative communications professional with exceptional writing skills, and a strong understanding of media relations, public communications, and social media. In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative communications team and help develop engaging content, support City Council communications, and help strengthen connections between the City and our community.
Please note: An eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

This position is advertised using the working title Communications Coordinator*. The official classification is and is flexibly staffed. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you could be hired at either level:

• Community Relations Analyst II (46U/Exempt): $84,884.80 - $103,188.80 Annually
• Community Relations Analyst I (41U/Non-Exempt): $75,067.20 - $91,187.20 Annually

Click on the Benefits tab to explore and learn more about our competitive, customizable benefits package.
This position might be perfect for you
What we're looking for:

• A skilled communicator with a passion for public service, exceptional writing skills, and experience creating engaging digital content.
• The ability to translate complex City initiatives into clear, accurate, and engaging messages for the public.
• Experience managing website and social media content, promoting community events, working with the media and developing multimedia communications.
• A collaborative professional who can support City Council and executive leadership communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Someone who can communicate effectively during routine operations and real-time emergency situations to help keep the community informed.

Essential Duties You May Be Responsible For:

• Participate in marketing and communications activities and assist in coordinating specialized City programs to ensure public awareness and understanding.
• Assist with website updates, provide training to departments, report issues, and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Coordinate special events, arrange audiovisual equipment and media, and oversee vendor work.
• Write and edit press releases, news articles, and materials regarding City programs and events for print and digital media.
• Establish liaisons and disseminate information to media organizations and community groups; perform public speaking activities as needed.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at
Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties the classification performs. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed. Classifications will perform other related duties as assigned.

Are you qualified?
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR* QUALIFICATIONS

*Working title: Communications Coordinator. The official classification is Community Relations Analyst I/II.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be to meet the minimum qualifications of:
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Community Relations Analyst II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in marketing, communications and media relations used in the public sector.

Community Relations Analyst I: One (1) year of responsible administrative and analytical experience in marketing, communications, or media relations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting City Council and executive leadership communications.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital content.
• Proficiency in graphic design and developing visually compelling marketing materials.
• Experience with media relations, including writing press releases and coordinating with media outlets.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a California Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

To view working conditions, please click here.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must submit a writing sample with their application. Applications submitted without a writing sample may be considered incomplete.

Please provide a writing sample that demonstrates your professional writing and communication skills. Examples may include a press release, City Council script, newsletter article, public communication, or similar professional writing sample.

Where do you go from here?
APPLICATION PROCESS

• Deadline to apply is Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:59pm.
• All applicants are required to apply online at www.chinohills.org or by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement.
• The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met to proceed in the selection process.
  • Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrate you may qualify for the position.
  • List all periods of employment from the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including all employment with the City of Chino Hills)
  • Separately list each position and level of responsibilities, including different positions within the same employer.
• Applications are screened to determine which candidates are best suited to the City's needs. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and complete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.
• The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected from the recruitment process.
• The recruitment process may include, but is not limited to, application review and evaluation, testing assessments, and oral interview(s) examination.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview/testing assessment, tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17, 2026.

The next phase of the process will be the department selection interview scheduled for week of August 24, 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and background check, which is paid for by the City. The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice.

All original appointments who have never held active status in a classification will be required to serve a 26-pay period probationary period (approximately one year). If a current employee who has held active status is selected, it will be considered a promotional appointment, and they will be required to serve a 13-pay period probationary period (approximately six months).
Remember to click the BENEFITS tab for information regarding our generous cafeteria plan and benefit details for full-time employees.
*Applications will be accepted until the posted closing date or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this recruitment may close without notice.
BENEFITS
RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA). This retirement system is independent of CalPERS but may also be linked to a CalPERS retirement through reciprocity.

For new City employees who are active Tier 1 members of SBCERA or who are members of another public employee retirement system with which "SBCERA Tier 1" reciprocity may be established (provided the employee is eligible for "SBCERA Tier 1" membership upon appointment), the City has a 2% @ 55 defined retirement plan, and the City pays up to 8% towards the required employee contribution after reciprocity is established.

In accordance with the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013, new employees who are not members of SBCERA or any other public employee retirement system with which reciprocity can be established (including CalPERS), will be enrolled in a defined retirement benefit plan of 2.5% @ 67 as a Tier 2 member. The employee will pay the member contribution rates that are set annually and implemented based on the fiscal year. The current Member Contributions rate is 8.61% (effective 7/1/24).

HEALTH BENEFITS: A flexible benefit plan of $2,085 per month is provided for this position. The flexible benefit plan for opting out of medical insurance is $1,935. The unused balance of the plan is paid as taxable cash. Employee vision coverage is City paid.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b) PLAN: The City will match employee contributionamountup to $200 per month.

LIFE INSURANCE: City paid $100,000 Group Term Life Insurance Policy (additional life insurance may be purchased by employee).

SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM DISABILITY: City paid benefit.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: This position is eligible for reimbursement of up to $3,500 per fiscal year.

OVERTIME: FLSA non-exempt employees are eligible for 1.5 overtime compensation.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: FLSA-exempt employees are eligible for 40 hours of Administrative Leave annually, subject to pro-ration upon hire.

PAID LEAVE:

• Sick Leave - 96 hours annually (cash out of up to 96 hours when eligible)
• Holiday - 12 paid holidays per year
• Holiday Winter Closure - (2) paid working days following Christmas Day Holiday to use during City Winter Closure
• Floating Holiday - 9 hours accrued pay period 1 of each calendar year
• Vacation
  • 80 hours for years 1-4
  • 120 hours for years 5-9
  • 160 hours for years 10+

Notice: Benefits listed above assume full-time (40 hours per week) status. Benefits for positions considered less than full-time are pro-rated based upon hours and may differ from those indicated.


Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of responsible administrative experience do you have in marketing, communications, media relations, and developing communications or public information material (i.e., press releases, newsletters, website content, public announcements, or marketing materials)?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

04

Please indicate which of the following communication materials you have professionally developed or contributed to. (Select all that apply.)

• Social media posts and campaigns
• Website content
• Press releases and media announcements
• Community activity guides, newsletters, or brochures
• City Council scripts or presentation materials
• Executive speeches or talking points
• Emergency communicati