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The San Mateo County Libraries seeks an experienced, reliable, and motivated Communications Specialist to join our Library Communications Team.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Communications Manager the Communication Specialist will plan, organize, and coordinate public and internal communications activities for San Mateo County Libraries. The Communication Specialist is expected to be a strategic thinker who develops and executes integrated communications, media and marketing plans for the library system- leveraging multi-communication channels (traditional and online), promotional materials such as, but not limited to, library signage/collateral, web content, press releases and fact sheets- with the goal of advancing outreach and library engagement to community stakeholders and library users.

Under the supervision of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist will provide support to the libraries by ensuring the system’s branding strategy and guidelines are adhered to across all libraries and divisions, and may occasionally serve as a media relations contact/spokesperson for the libraries. The individual selected for this position should possess excellent organizational skills, work well under pressure and be capable of performing under fast deadlines to support key messaging, design and branding needs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create, develop, distribute and maintain library print and digital assets (e.g., brochures, reports, website, social media, and website) via multiple channels.
• Support the management of all digital and print marketing channels (e.g. digital asset management system, website, blogs, newsletters, social media, flyer creation) to ensure brand consistency.
• Provide copywriting and editing support to the libraries’ print and digital platforms.  
• Develop and implement communication/marketing strategies that include design work, patron messaging, and social media content creation. Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that libraries produce high-quality designed collateral and error-free copy. 
• Under the direction of the Communications Manager, research, design and draft press releases, media pitches and responses, content for library system initiatives, infographics, blogs, library signage, newsletters and internal messaging. 
• Support media relations by serving as a media contact, as needed. Research and draft talking points, occasionally answer reporter inquiries, create content for executive speeches, op-eds, etc.
• Arrange, coordinate and support library events and programs in a virtual and in-person setting. 
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
   

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in mass media communication, marketing, public relations, journalism, business or public administration or a closely related field; AND four years of professional experience with responsibility for public relations, media relations, communications, marketing or a closely related field and directly involved in the preparation and dissemination of information to the general public and press.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive communications programs to meet library needs, values and priorities. 
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of library programs, services and achievements. 
• Principles and practices of effective public communication, media relations and marketing.
• Techniques of effective interviewing, copy writing, layout, editing, and multimedia productions.
• Principles and practices of government and public libraries.
• Information dissemination techniques and methods.
• Strategically develop programs and tools to increase and maintain public awareness of department programs, services and achievements.
• Write and edit effective press releases, articles, speeches, scripts and other correspondence.
• Produce accurate information and meet deadlines.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other program managers and staff, other agencies and the community.
• Enlist and mobilize community support for programs.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts.
• Principles of effective written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytic and research skills.
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of humor.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ 
Final Filing Date: June 30, 2021
Application Screening: July 12 - 13, 2021
Panel Interviews: July 26 and/or 27, 2021

A completed application packet will include the following: 

1. Completed application 
2. Cover letter expressing the following: 
   1. Your interest in the position; 
   2. Why you desire to work for San Mateo County Libraries; and 
   3. Why you believe your skills and experience meet our qualifications. 
3. Resume 
4. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. Currently, the City Manager’s Office has an opening for a customer service oriented professional with excellent administrative skills to join our team as the Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk.

The City of Pacifica works closely with the community and citizens, providing quality service. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our residents' needs and expectations.

THE POSITION

The Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, an at-will position under the direction of the City Manager, performs a variety of confidential and complex administrative responsibilities in support of the City Manager’s Office. This position also assists the City Clerk’s Office and acts as the City Clerk in their absence.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible and confidential duties for the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the City Manager. Greet/acknowledge customers who contact the City Manager’s Office while assessing the nature and urgency of issues with appropriate responses.  
• Respond to sensitive requests for information and assistance including but not limited to Public Records Requests; resolve citizen concerns and complaints.
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; research and compile background information; prepare presentations, responses to Council questions, Council weekly updates, and other documents.
• Function as the City Clerk in their absence and perform all statutory and other duties; attend Council meetings as required.
• Interpret City policies, procedures, laws and regulations in response to inquiries and complaints.
• Make travel arrangements, maintain appointment schedules and calendars and arrange meetings, conferences and civic functions for the City Manager. Supports City Clerk in same for City Council.
• Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records of information including but not limited to legal claims, litigation files, certificates of insurance, etc.
• Provide general administrative support including purchasing, personnel activities, and special project support.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Plan and coordinate the City’s involvement in special events and meetings, including but not limited to coordinating resources, information and set-up for promoting the City at the annual Fog Fest, Eco-Fest and Rockaway Tree Lighting events; City Council Goal Setting special meetings; etc. for the City Manager and City Clerk offices.
• Assist the City Manager in the role of Public Information Officer, functioning as a liaison between media and the City Manager’s Office.
• Manage social media content and inquiries for general City government / City Hall / City Manager’s Office. Create, assemble and publish content for the City Manager’s Office weekly e-newsletter. Manage additional forms of public outreach and messaging as guided by the City’s Communications Plan.

Please refer to job description for additional details. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Also, please note,  hours and exemption status of this position are under review (40 hours/exempt).

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for a Full-Time Library Assistant I/II (Technical Services)

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Library Assistant I/II job description.

This integral position is responsible for and oversees the City’s public works operations including – streets, traffic signals, street lights, drain-age/flood control, sewer collection, environmental services and construction activities – as well as the City’s fleet, equipment and automotive shop.

In addition to overseeing the division’s daily activities the Field Services Manager works collaboratively with other Public Works divisions, City departments, outside agencies, the public and staff towards department goals, objectives and priorities.

Please see the attached recruitment brochure and job description for more information.

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Finance Director to collaborate and provide highly responisble and complex administrative support to the City Administration. 

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Application filing deadline Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately

Preliminary Interviews- May 2021

Final Interviews: TBA

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

THE POSITION

As a key staff member of the City Manager’s Office, the Public Information Officer (PIO) / Senior Management Analyst works on a diversity of projects and programs across all City departments in support of strategic City objectives. The PIO develops and implements citywide communications and oversees all public engagement, including direct partnerships with residents, businesses and other organizations. The PIO synthesizes complex information and data and prepares an array of compelling informational and marketing materials for public consumption. A high level of political astuteness and the ability to take initiative are important to success in this role. The PIO works in a demanding, fast-paced environment where a sense of humor and a collaborative attitude are important.

DEFINITION

This Public Information Officer (PIO) role is classified as a Senior Management Analyst and is primarily focused on public information and engagement. The PIO works closely with top level City staff to develop and implement communications strategies that   engage with Daly City’s extremely diverse population. The PIO also oversees service-oriented partnerships with Daly City residents and businesses through impact volunteering programs. Under general direction of the City Manager, performs a wide variety of responsible, professional, administrative, staff assignments; administers a wide variety of interdepartmental and City-wide projects and programs; assists the Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager and City Manager as needed; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in program, policy and budget development, implementation, coordination, revision, review, evaluation and monitoring; provides support services for the City Council meetings and speaking before the City Council; participates in interdepartmental task forces and committees; researches, collects, compiles and analyzes financial and other data; prepares recommendations for budget requests, grants, new programs, modification of services and equipment; plans, organizes and coordinates assigned city-wide projects and monitors departmental projects; analyzes, interprets and explains City policies and procedures.

TYPICAL TASKS

The following tasks are typical for positions in the classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

1. Determines need for and gathers information from various departments and from outside sources in order to research proposed programs and projects.

2. Analyzes data in order to assess cost, operational feasibility and other aspects of proposed programs and projects.

3. Prepares reports and presentations on all pertinent aspects of proposed programs and projects including budget projection.

4.  Make presentations on assigned projects and programs to the City Council and others.

5. Monitors and coordinates execution of approved projects and programs including preparing all required reports and supervising all related record keeping.

6.  Recommends changes in program emphasis or execution.

7.  Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

8.  Confers with operating staff regarding the implementation of programs and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Senior Management Analysts have comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal budgeting, finance, public administration and organizational development; modern management of departments and organizations; pertinent legislation; interpersonal behavior dynamics.

Ability to: Write and present reports and recommendations; speak before groups; properly interpret, explain and act in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; demonstrate competency in research and analysis, decision making, and management skills; and tactfully relate to the public, departmental managers, employees, other organizations and outside agencies; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university, with major course work in communications, public relations, journalism, English, Public or Business Administration or a related field providing education in writing and public policy. Advanced degree desirable.

Experience: Three to five years of responsible work experience involving public relations and internal / external communications including experience developing and                       implementing a comprehensive communications program. Previous experience in a fiscal or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

The City of East Palo Alto is looking for a Finance Director to collaborate and provide highly responisble and complex administrative support to the City Administration. 

The City of East Palo Alto is a City with a dynamic workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse community that are resilient and welcoming.  You will join a team who is passionate about supporting the City's growth.

Attached is the job description and announcement covering the nature and level of work to be performed. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

The City of East Palo Alto reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Come join our fun team and share your networking and server experience with this great little city on the peninsula. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects and provide your expertise in meaningful ways. If you like being a big fish in a small pond, this is the job for you! 

This is an advanced journey level classification tasked with the design, upgrade, maintenance, and overall support of the City’s server and network infrastructure and City-wide information systems/applications.  

The City of Daly City invites your interest in the position of Deputy Director of Finance & Administrative Services.

Application filing deadline Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately

Preliminary Interviews- February 2021

Final Interview Process--TBA

Please attach a resume with your application.

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