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Communications Liaison
The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for an experienced
Communications Liaison to interact with and represent the
City Manager, Mayor and Council Members by handling media
relations and communications planning for the City. This
position will report directly to the City Manager.
Come explore our generous benefits package. It includes: free employee dental care and low cost family dental care, low cost health and prescription coverage, flexible benefits plans, 11 paid holidays, IPERS retirement package, deferred compensation, flexible leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, on-site fitness center, and more!
This position requires:
- Knowledge of Local government
- Knowledge of all types of strategic communications
- Knowledge of marketing strategies related to increasing brand recognition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to positively represent the City while interacting with a variety of stakeholders; including media representatives, elected officials, Council members, City employees and citizens.
Examples of work performed:
- Management of all communication related to the City
- Analysis of public knowledge relating to City departments and programs
- Maximizing Community awareness of services and their value
- Standardization of City communications
- Interaction with a wide variety of diverse community groups, neighborhood associations, church groups, and professional associations
- Research of administrative and municipal issues at the request of the City Manager
- Development and delivery of presentations
Salary is based on experience and qualifications the current
annual wage range is from $54,932 to $75,400
This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Not sure about living and working in Cedar Rapids?
Consider this: Cedar Rapids citizens enjoy a standard of living that’s hard to beat! Purchasing a home costs 40% less than the national average; property and violent crime rates are low and more than half of our community members enjoy commute times of less than 15 minutes.
We offer the chance to enjoy a healthy life style in a City that has every sport and club imaginable, extensive walking and biking trails, a skate park, a BMX dirt track, 6 pools and 74 recreation areas.
Enjoy our museums, theaters, historical centers, Science Station and a school system that has been highlighted in national magazines. With a high school drop out rate of .38% and top ACT test scores we set the standard for quality public education.
All of this adds up to one great place to live, work and play.
Download an application:
Employment Application form
Apply At:
City of Cedar Rapids Human Resource Department
51 First Ave. Bridge
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Fax: (319) 286-5100
Phone: (319) 286-5001
Applications accepted from 4/14/08
until 5/16/08
Pre-employment drug screen
required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request
Equal Opportunity Employer
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