Job Description

Public Relations and Event Specialist

Salary
$22.49 - $33.99 Hourly

Location
Joshua Tree, CA

Job Type
Full-Time

Department
President's Office

Job Number
20220630PRES

Closing
7/26/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, assists in planning and coordination of events with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; provides administrative support as well as a wide variety of complex and diverse administrative supporting duties.

**Be sure to attach all required documents in order for your application to be considered**


*This job description will be reviewed and is subject to change pending Board approval*

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize a variety of college related events.

• Coordinate communications between administrators, faculty, staff, and the public or other District or campus officials; confers with administrators, faculty and staff to obtain appropriate information for publications.

• Assists in event planning and coordination of special functions; provides information to college and District staff about events and other-related campus news.

• Create, format and prepare materials which may include advertisements, brochures and newsletters.

• Produce and maintain the District calendar of events.

• Verify data on marketing and publicity materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures.

• Monitor and archive all college marketing and media materials that are in the public.

• Coordinate meetings, including on campus and those in the community.

• Assist in developing press releases, advertising and other presentations used to promote to the District.

• Operate a computer work station and appropriate software to enter data, maintain records and generate reports; maintain project-related databases; prepare correspondence; prepare reports; create flyers; utilize word processing spreadsheets, databases, and other related software.

• Write content for the District's webpage; maintains the webpage; assist others with website content; coordinate College's photography needs; transfer images for website applications, prints work and other applications.

• Work with outside vendors for jobs which include printing bids, preparing files and print specifications to send out jobs, coordinating deadlines, reviewing proofs, scheduling delivery and processing billing.

• Perform administrative support and clerical duties, including but not limited to budgets, buy-outs and requisitions.

• Coordinate College's general information line for accuracy and thoroughness of service.

• Maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude, and cooperative working relationship with administration, faculty, staff, consultants and vendors.

• May be responsible for staff recognition events.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of two years of experience in public relations, event planning or a related field. Experience in an academic setting and website maintenance is desired.

License: Driver's license with a good driving record.

Knowledge of: Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; record-keeping and filing techniques; modern office practices, procedures and equipment use, including a computer, fax machine and copier; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to: Perform general clerical work involving some independent judgment; maintain records; operate a variety of office machines; understand and effectively use a variety of computer software, including Microsoft products, web design, desktop publishing and graphic editing; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; sit for extended periods of time.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.

• Ability to bend, reach and lift up to thirty pounds.

• Vision and hearing to communicate effectively by telephone or in person.

Required Attachments:
In order for your application to be considered you must attach:

1. A current and complete resume or CV highlighting educational, professional, and applicable experiences.
2. College transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is a requirement of the position (student copies are acceptable for application purposes but official transcripts will be required if hired).
3. A cover letter.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

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