Location: Claremore, Oklahoma
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.50 - $26.50 an hour; Based on Qualifications
Summary:
Under the general direction of the City Manager, performs project management and administrative duties; reviews and makes recommendations on complex personnel and performance issues, policy interpretations and resource allocation issues for assigned departments; coordinates between the City Manager, City Council, City officials, governmental agencies and the community. Directs internal and external communications and marketing initiatives; plans and administers corporate media relations; serves as a city spokesperson, and provides leadership and marketing support services for city departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The list is a representative sample of the work appropriate to this position and does not include all of the duties that may be assigned to a particular position.
1. Direct, coordinate and facilitate City projects, programs and policies.
2. Plan and organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow-up assignments.
3. Review and make recommendations on complex personnel and performance issues, policy
interpretations and resource allocation issues.
4. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
5. Develop and recommend policies and procedures for the effective management of the City.
6. Present plans, programs, reports and recommendations to the City Manager, Mayor, City
Council, community groups and the public.
7. Establish cooperation and effective communication within the Executive Department and
with other City departments, outside agencies, private organizations and the public.
Job Description:
1. Perform a variety of professional and project management duties involving directing, coordinating and facilitating City projects, programs and policies.
2. Facilitate committees or work groups of City and community leaders; provide direction and
coordination through face-to- face meetings, telephone contacts and written communication.
3. Evaluate the performance of various programs and personnel; coordinate, and participate
in, the activities of the City Management Team.
4. Develop and implement marketing and publications strategy designed to improve and
enhance the public image of the City Manager and City activities.
5. Coordinate between the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, City officials, governmental
agencies and the community; meet with State and federal officials and legislators to
represent Claremore's viewpoint on legislative matters.
6. Enhance, enable and encourage general communication between the City and community
groups such as the Chamber of Commerce, associations, the press, interested citizens,
other government representatives and City employees.
7. Direct the organization, scheduling and production of promotional and public relations
activities for the City; direct the development of outreach programs to encourage citizen
participation in City government and encourage use of public programs and facilities.
8. Provide responsible marketing and public relation counsel to elected officials, city executives
and departments for managing controversial, sensitive and priority issues.
9. Research, write and edit all collateral and communications that include speeches, scripts,
correspondence, fact sheets, and position statements, etc.
10. Manage positive media relations and serve as the organization’s primary liaison to the media.
Provides new releases / leads, press conferences and serves as a city spokesperson for
public appearances and media.
11. Oversee the development of City of Claremore print material to ensure a consistent brand and
message. Coordinate the work of any outside graphic design firms working with the City.
12. Direct the content and appearance of the city’s website and participate in developing
technology to increase organization communications on the city website and social media
outlets.
13. Performs analyses and prepares research reports to serve as a basis for action by the City
Manager.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Public Administration or related field required or
2. Any combination of relevant experience and education. Prior experience in project management experience preferred.
Working Conditions: Primary hours will be 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a flexible work schedule to meet various demands of the position where hours may be long and irregular; primarily inside an office environment with evening meetings and some travel required.
To Apply: Apply online Click Here and contact the city manger Jim Thomas at 918-341-8842 ext. 113 jthomas@claremorecity.com.
