The City of Springfield is hiring for a Public Affairs Coordinator.
Promote the advancement of the City of Springfield by performing professional, administrative, and clerical work in the fields of communications, economic development, and public relations.
- Develops and promotes the City of Springfield’s public messaging and marketing strategies, focusing on community engagement and public information, while ensuring consistency in messaging and visual identity across all city communication channels.
- Designs and executes advertising, media, and public relations initiatives that reflect the city’s mission and priorities.
- Identifies key target audiences and monitors trends to adjust strategies as needed.
- Produce and distribute newsletters, brochures, and annual reports that highlight city initiatives, accomplishments, and services.
- Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Represents the city at meetings and events such as community or merchant group meetings and career fairs.
- Serves as a liaison to the media and a city spokesperson for routine city issues and services.
- Oversees the city’s digital presence, including website updates and social media platforms.
- Creates engaging content, monitors analytics, and responds to community interactions online.
- Manages content of the city’s public access television channel.
- Supports the planning and promotion of city-sponsored events to maximize community participation.
- Records and posts video of city meetings such as Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Planning Commission to various electronic mediums.
- Performs routine administrative support tasks as directed by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
- Serves as the initial point of contact for commercial constituent services such as business relations and economic development.