Community Development Public Relations Manager

About the Department
The Public Relations Manager performs professional public relations, marketing, and educational work for an assigned department, serving as a key communicator between the organization, media, and community. This role acts as a department spokesperson; develops and distributes press releases and marketing materials; manages web and social media content; coordinates media relations and public outreach initiatives; and builds partnerships with external agencies and organizations. The position may design and evaluate comprehensive marketing and community relations plans, track and report on effectiveness, conduct market research, and explore alternative funding opportunities. Additional responsibilities include coordinating events and presentations, traveling to meetings and outreach activities, supporting budget and research efforts, supervising assigned staff as needed, and providing exceptional customer service and administrative support under the general supervision of the Department Director or designee.Position Duties

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree:
  1. Preferred:
     • Public Relations
     • Marketing
     • Communications
• Three (3) years of experience in public relations, marketing, or communications

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

In this role, you can expect to apply both strategic thinking and hands-on execution to advance the department’s public image and outreach efforts. You’ll work independently and collaboratively to analyze information, manage priorities, and meet deadlines while navigating the nuances of a public-sector and political environment. Success in this position requires strong written, verbal, and public-speaking skills; comfort developing press materials, reports, and presentations using tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; and the ability to interpret policies, budgets, and procedures with sound judgment. You’ll routinely engage with managers, service providers, media contacts, and the public, fostering positive community relationships, providing guidance and customer assistance, and, when assigned, leading and supporting staff to achieve shared goals.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, walking, talking, sitting, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.Work is primarily performed indoors but requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.