Community Relations Specialist

City of Auburn Hills • Auburn Hills, MI

4d • $54,689 - $62,892

About The Position

Provides routine and complex administrative and technical work in support of all departments as they promote the City to the local community and beyond. The role places special emphasis on videography, design, and photography initiatives, including promoting Downtown Auburn Hills, the Auburn Hills business community, and the benefits of living in Auburn Hills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or a related field, plus two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe InDesign.
• Working knowledge of modern marketing, media, and public relations principles and practices.
• Extensive positive public interaction.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Applicants are subject to a nicotine test in the final step of the hiring process; applicants who test positive for nicotine from tobacco use may reapply after six months.

Responsibilities

• Support all departments in promoting the City to the local community and beyond.
• Create and support videography, design, and photography initiatives.
• Promote Downtown Auburn Hills, the Auburn Hills business community, and the benefits of living in Auburn Hills.
• Accurately record and maintain records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

What This Job Offers

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