PUBR: City of Upper Arlington

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT / INTERNSHIP POSTING
Updated April 2012

The City of Upper Arlington City Manager’s Office is looking to secure a part-time Community Affairs Assistant, not to exceed 35 hours per week. Alternately, The City is considering securing a Community Affairs Intern if a strong student candidate emerges, with the option of transitioning to the part-time Community Affairs Assistant position upon graduation and subject to a successful internship period. The selected candidate will provide public relations administrative assistance and support under the supervision of the Community Affairs Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, fact checking, writing, updating and disseminating media releases, articles, service brochures and other City publications and communications activities; updating and implementing annual marketing and logistics action plans for various special events including many Parks & Recreation Department programs; maintaining and updating media contacts; monitoring and maintaining timely/accurate reports of media coverage of City programs and activities; copying and filing materials and information; researching, writing, editing and undertaking the production and layout of the monthly employee newsletter and other internal communications; taking and selecting photos for publications; monitoring and updating the City’s website; implementing and monitoring various social media tools and online survey tools; assisting with public meetings and special events; providing a support role for emergency public information activities; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Part-time position – necessary qualifications include: one year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, Associate’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or other related field, or the equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school (preferred); four-five years experience; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. (Hourly rate: $19.09-$22.25 depending on level of expertise & experience.)
Internship – candidates should be majoring in public relations, communications, journalism or other related field, and previous internship experience is preferred. (Hourly rate: $12.50-$13.00 for undergraduate student or $13.75-$14.25 for graduate student based on skills/experience.)
Additional Qualifications – in both instances, candidates must demonstrate experience using Macintosh desktop publishing (QuarkXPress, InDesign, Freehand, Photoshop preferred), and Microsoft Office; ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and a valid driver’s license. The preferred candidate must possess excellent writing, organizational and time management skills.

Submit complete application (www.uaoh.net) by Tuesday, April 17th to Human Resources, City of Upper Arlington, 3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 or fax to 614-457-6620.

Equal Opportunity Employer.