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Assist the Community Development Department in creating, writing, and distributing information regarding the State <br /> of the City, open houses, and other informational events put on by the City. <br /> Assist in coordinating the communications effort surrounding large projects, specifically, the TCAAP redevelopment <br /> project while working with outside parties (other government agencies, real estate development firms, etc.) to <br /> ensure a clear and consistent message is presented by the City. <br /> Manage the City's social media presence to include Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube etc. <br /> Other duties as assigned. <br /> EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE <br /> Bachelor's degree with coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, business administration or <br /> equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred. <br /> Minimum of three to five years experience in a communications role. <br /> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <br /> Knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and methods involved in planning and implementing a <br /> communications program. Practical knowledge of information dissemination, graphic design, and media creation, <br /> such as, press releases, internal memos, and content layout. Skilled in desktop publishing, modern office <br /> equipment, web maintenance, and related software. Excellent writing skills. The ability to collaborate with other <br /> departments and take the lead on special projects. <br /> PHYSICAL DEMANDS <br /> This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands <br /> to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires <br /> standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision <br /> requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; <br /> hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing <br /> written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no <br /> exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light <br /> traffic). <br /> SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS <br /> Valid driver's license. <br /> SELECTION GUIDELINES <br /> Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may <br /> be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be <br /> performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is <br /> similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. <br /> CITY OF ARDEN HILLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br /> NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY <br /> The City of Arden Hills does not discriminate <br /> on the basis of handicapped status <br /> in the admission or access to or treatment or employment <br /> in its programs and activities. <br /> 2 <br />