Communications Technician Jobs

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Communications Manager with the city’s internal and external communications activities. This position is responsible for carrying out communications-related functions with the goal of providing timely information that will help residents better understand city government, become aware of what the city has to offer, and feel they are a part of the Woodbury community. This position will work under the direction of the Communications Manager.
Please attach at least three writing samples and three visual design work samples as part of the application process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with Internal Communications:

• Create content and assist in maintaining the city’s intranet site using our content management system.

• Assist in producing/hosting video programming with South Washington County Telecommunications Commission staff.
• Develop content and graphics for the city’s newsletter, website and social media.

• Work with departments in writing city-related press releases/email notifications to public.

• Support city employees as directed to ensure that accurate information is disseminated in response to public and media inquiries.
• Work with departments in writing, designing, and publishing in-house publications such as brochures, books and articles.
• Support city personnel in the development of presentations, meeting notices, and other communications.
• Support staff by writing/proofing/editing information to be posted on the city’s website.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Must have completed at least two years of an accredited Journalism, English or Communications program.
Computer experience with Microsoft Windows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience serving as a social media administrator for an organization or business account.
Working experience in government at federal, state or local levels.
Written communications experience for an organization or business.
Website maintenance experience using a content management system.
Working knowledge of Adobe Suite products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be added to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit approximately 80 percent of regular workday.
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet programs; telephone, copy machine, fax machine, transcription equipment and calculator.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.