Hybrid Officer of Public Information bei Imperial Irrigation District, CA

About the Department

Under general direction, supervises, directs and prepares communications and messages regarding the District’s mission, policies and activities to its customers, employees, news media, regulatory bodies, the general public and other agencies; oversees all media relations activities, production of internal and external publications, web sites, and videos, advertising and marketing activities, editing and writing of board letters, opinion articles, speeches and handles crisis and emergency communications; monitors media coverage; public responses and makes recommendations to executive management regarding department communications and messaging. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Duties

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, business, public administration or related degree and five years of increasingly responsible experience marketing materials for advertising, public relations, conducting and evaluating market research; and preparing and delivering public presentations, including two years in a supervisory capacity. 

Minimum Qualifications

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

Other Qualifications