Community Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Annual Salary Range $ 4314- $7750

Requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to

qualify for further consideration

Education

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration,
• political science, business administration, mass communications or related field.

AND

Experience

• 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.
• For this assignment, 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.
• A COPY OF THE DEGREE OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED. APPLICANTS LACKING THE
• MANDATORY ATTACHMENT MAY BE REJECTED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver License may be required at time of
• appointment. Occasional local travel may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application online at
• www.fresno.gov/jobs before the final filing date. Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to
• interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please
• refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans