HACC

SUMMARY

The Public Information Officer (POI) is responsible for communicating with the public, media and/or
coordinating with other agencies, as necessary. The POI is responsible for developing and releasing
information about the incident to the news media, and other appropriate agencies and organizations.

Please apply by January 31, 2025.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Writes, edits, lays out, and coordinates electronic distribution and limited printing of a variety of
newsletters, reports, brochures, fliers, etc.
• Writes and distributes press releases and newspaper articles; prepares staff and elected officials for
media interviews, and handles media relations.
• Implements branding and marketing plan.
• Coordinates development of website with vendors.
• Devises new marketing and promotion programs.
• Attends a wide variety of government functions, board meetings, special events to help communicate
and promote the agency.
• Provides direct information to citizens; creates a data base on media and citizen inquires to identify
trends on informational needs and identifies ways to systemize them.
• Participates in crisis management planning and develops crisis communication plan.
• Assists with the coordination of all FOIA requests.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all media outlets.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from an accredited college or university in journalism or marketing.
• Five years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS OPERATED
• Personal computer and peripherals
• Standard office equipment
• Accounting/procurement software programs

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work environment consists substantially of indoor office activities performed in a heated/air-conditioned
setting
• Position requires the need to sit, stand, ben, climb, and/or stretch for extended periods of time
• Frequent repetitive hand movement (e.g. typing)

SALARY
The salary range for this position is $62,500 – $91,100.

BENEFITS
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Healthcare flexible spending account
• Dependent Care flexible spending account
• Commuter flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. The qualifications listed above are guidelines, other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.