About This PositionThis temporary position serves as the primary point of contact for the District 7 Council Office, serving as a liaison within the organization and with external agencies and constituents. It is anticipated that this position will conclude on 01/30/2027.
Job Description:Purpose:An intermediate level role that assists a City Council Member and serves as an assigned liaison with other city organizations and agencies, chairs or facilitates citywide Boards or committees; and negotiates and resolves sensitive issues.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Prepares and reviews written correspondence, speeches, and other informational material.
- Handles public relations and develops communications and marketing strategies.
- Manages community outreach, newsletters, emails, updates, public meetings, or public forums.
- Attends meetings and provides staff assistance during meetings and attends to needs and requests of Council.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of public information, marketing, public relations, media relations programs.
- Knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government, to include the relationships between departments, divisions and agencies.
- Knowledge of the principles associated with the role of meeting the necessary standards of customer service.
- Knowledge Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple projects and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to interpret policies and guidelines.
- Ability to write articles for publication.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to lead and train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Business Administration or Public Administration and experience in communications or public information.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience maintaining calendars, and coordinating staff events & meetings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, & Outlook.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
Compensation Range:The annual hiring range for this position is $22.15-$61.08
Notes to Candidate:This is a temporary fulltime position, and it is anticipated that this position will conclude on 01/30/2027.Successful candidates will demonstrate:- Ability to provide excellent constituent service and work effectively with high-level elected officials, leaders of city department, consultants, community partners and other staff
- Creative and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to work with tight deadlines, handle multiple projects, and generate proactive solutions
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter and eager to learn
- Strong commitment to collaboration and team work
Location: Austin City Hall
Salary: $32.45 - $38.00/hour
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