• Negotiate and assess complex proposals and contracts.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Communicate well both orally and in writing.in both English and Spanish.
• Develop sound community engagement strategies and deliverables.
• Manage a variety of administrative operations, functions, and projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, the media, and the public.
• Effectively use emergent technologies and methods related to communications and public relations.
• Operate computer software such as desktop publishing, presentation software, graphic design, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Break down complex issues in a manner that is easily communicated and understood by a diverse audience.
• Work around obstacles to develop and implement creative solutions to problems.
• Meet overlapping and conflicting deadlines and adapt well to last minute changes in assignments and priorities.

Education and/or experience:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in digital engagement, communications, community engagement, marketing, public relations, public policy, public administration, or closely related field. Three years of progressively responsible experience in related field, including at least one year in a management capacity. A Master's Degree is preferred. Spanish language preferred.

Physical demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear and is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel and to reach with arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video displays and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, occasionally works in the evenings or on weekends and may travel occasionally. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.