POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Collaborate with Leadership and City Council: Support communication efforts to share critical updates, ensure accessibility of information, and develop unique ways to disseminate the latest information from the City.
• Dynamic Range of Duties: Utilize a diverse set of skills; organization, technological, creativity, communication, collaboration, and leadership.
• Contribute to Our Community: Support the overall development, inclusiveness, and engagement of our organization and make a difference for the community we serve.
  Do you want to use your skills, experience and creativity to drive a communication strategy? We are seeking a creative thinker who is a highly collaborative professional who thrives on the challenge of building an innovative and service oriented, fast paced communications and marketing program. We are in search of a committed team player to be a liaison with department leadership to champion, develop and implement a comprehensive, strategic communications and marketing plan to ensure key messages are developed and promoted through all communication platforms and channels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategies to communicate and promote City initiatives and activities and encourage public involvement
• Produce and coordinate communications and marketing efforts through website, social media, public events, meetings, and presentations
• Create internal and external communications such as electronic newsletters, brochures, web content, social media content, press releases, speeches, and presentations
• Drive civic engagement through community education, events and activities
• Lead departmental outreach strategy, organize and participate in special events in the community including booth setup, volunteer coordination, bilingual outreach planning, and other duties related to in-person engagement

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - THE CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS MAKES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS. IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS, YOU MUST INFORM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN WRITING NO LATER THAN THE FINAL FILING DATE. APPLICANTS REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION SHOULD DOCUMENT THE REQUEST INCLUDING THE TYPE AND EXTENT OF ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS AND/OR PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB FOR WHICH APPLIED.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE - In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,881.36 - $132,390.13 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso