Assistant Director Communications

Join the City of Pharr as a Full-Time Assistant Director of City Communications and immerse yourself in a dynamic, customer-focused environment where innovation thrives. With a competitive salary of $70,000.00, this onsite role offers you the opportunity to shape public narratives and engage with the community directly, making a tangible impact on local governmental communications. As part of a forward-thinking team, you will tackle real-world challenges and deliver solutions that resonate with citizens.

You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Retirement. Embrace this exhilarating opportunity to enhance your career while contributing to the betterment of the community.

As the Assistant Director of City Communications, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing comprehensive public information strategies, media relations, social media initiatives, and marketing campaigns for the City of Pharr. In this collaborative position, you will work closely with a dedicated team, providing guidance and directing the efforts of others to effectively promote the department's goals. Your creativity and innovative ideas will be integral in fostering meaningful community engagement while ensuring that the programs sponsored by the City are effectively communicated and well-received.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make an impact while enhancing the visibility of the City of Pharr's initiatives.

To excel as the Assistant Director of City Communications, a diverse skill set is essential. A strong command of administrative procedures and systems, including word processing and file management, is crucial for maintaining organized operations. You should possess a solid understanding of business and management principles, enabling you to navigate strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resource modeling effectively. Proficiency in video editing, graphic design, and photography using software like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere is highly advantageous.

Additionally, you must exhibit exceptional leadership and communication skills, allowing you to serve as a key advisor to the City Manager and City Commission, enhancing public relations and positively influencing public opinion. Building strong relationships with media representatives and effectively conveying the City of Pharr's message to diverse audiences are critical to driving the city’s strategy and reputation forward.

Must be able to Positively Maintain and Manage the brand and reputation of the City of Pharr;
Must be able to ensure the public views the city favorably;
Must be able to effectively drive city strategy and message development;
Must be able to develop strong relations with all media reps;
Must be able to Influence Public Opinion and behavior;
Must be able to use all forms of communication;
Must be able to effectively communicate the City of Pharr message to the public at large as well as a targeted audience;

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!