Marketing & Communications Director
This job is no longer available
There are still lots of open positions. Let's find the one that's right for you.
About The Position
The Director of Communications and External Affairs for the Department of Parks and Recreation reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Administration, Strategy & Innovation and is responsible for supporting the Commissioner in the implementation of the Department Parks and Recreation's vision, mission, core values and strategic plans. The Director of Communications and External Affairs is responsible for direct oversight of the Division of Communications and External Affairs and will supervise a team of staff responsible for managing internal and external communications, marketing, media, community engagement and other special projects in partnership with the Commissioner's Office, and the Offices of Parks, Park Design, Partnerships and Enterprise and Recreation. The Director will also coordinate activities with other City departments and agencies. The Director will effectively and efficiently manage high level communications, marketing strategies and operations for the Department of Parks and Recreation and provide overall communication, marketing and engagement support including, but not limited to internal communications, external communications with key stakeholders (i.e., media, social media, press, elected officials, community partners and residents). This role will be tasked with designing new media strategies that go beyond traditional press interactions in order to ensure that the department is communicating clearly and routinely with its key stakeholders. The incumbent must be able to build strong partnerships within the Department to foster a collaborative environment for both staff and the leadership team. Similarly, the Director will be positioned to develop strong working relationships with other City departments, the Mayor's Office, and external partners to ensure the Department delivers the best outcomes for the City of Atlanta. The Director is expected to exercise considerable judgement in supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the work of staff assigned to the Division.
