Community Coordinator

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno, City Attorney’s Office is seeking a dynamic communications leader. Under the direction of the City Attorney, the Community Coordinator will serve as the department communications person responsible for developing and executing strategic communications that elevate transparency between the City Attorney’s Office and the public. The Community Coordinator performs specific assignments in such areas as public relations, program development and operation, and coordinates special events and projects. Incumbents must demonstrate initiative, tact, and sensitivity to the diverse needs of a pluralistic population and must be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups within the City. For this assignment in the City Attorney’s Office, duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: develop and implement communications strategies in alignment with the City Attorney’s objectives; produce clear, compelling content, including messaging, presentations, reports, newsletters, and press materials; manage website and social media platforms for all units within the department, including content creation, updates, and engagement; support executive leadership with talking points and public-facing communications; coordinate media relations, including interviews and press events; attend and take photographs of events. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional writing, editing, photography, and storytelling skills. Strong understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., email and social media). Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging content. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the City Attorney. All matters relating to the City Attorney’s Office and its legal activities are strictly confidential.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, political science, business administration, mass communications or related field.
• Two (2) years of administrative support experience emphasized public and community relations.
• Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A COPY OF THE DEGREE OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver License may be required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with education in communication, marketing, or public relations along with experience in economic development, government, nonprofit, or related sectors is preferred.
• Experience in speech/script writing, social media, media relations and photography is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies in alignment with the City Attorney’s objectives.
• Produce clear, compelling content, including messaging, presentations, reports, newsletters, and press materials.
• Manage website and social media platforms for all units within the department, including content creation, updates, and engagement.
• Support executive leadership with talking points and public-facing communications.
• Coordinate media relations, including interviews and press events.
• Attend and take photographs of events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level