This Public Information Specialist position is based in the Communications Team of Charlotte Water, the community’s water and sewer service provider, and reports to the Public Affairs Manager. This highly visible position with diverse responsibilities requires an experienced, innovative individual to serve as one of seven individuals responsible for the communications and messaging for Charlotte Water.
• Provide comprehensive program management of water and wastewater education programs. • Education programs include tours, public events, workshops, lectures, website, social media, public displays and one-on-one conversations for adults, the general public, industry groups and school-aged children, primarily. • Work with other communication staff to set and ensure effective and consistent design and content for Charlotte Water outreach. • Interact with reporters and other members of the local media to educate residents about water conservation, sanitary sewer overflows, leak reduction and other community issues. • Serve in collaborative role with divisions and serve as needed on corporate and department teams to address the education needs of organizational and strategic initiatives. • Some evening and weekend work expectedPreferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field • Prefer background in public relations, environmental education; water/wastewater outreach; education program development; environmental policy; or non-profit/ government experience. Minimum Qualifications • High school graduate or equivalent • Five (5) years experience in environmental education which include: outreach, communication, public speaking, technical writing, or journalism. Or • Associate's Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field • Three (3) years experience in environmental education which include: outreach, communication, public speaking, technical writing, or journalism. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: • Requires valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking/presentation communication skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office products • Experience with Creative Suite preferred • Environmental education or public relations certifications a plus • Bilingual a plus • Ability to work collaboratively and to build relationships • Ability to prioritize and handle a large number of diverse projects and issues simultaneously • Social media content creation a plus • Copy writing skills and knowledge of AP styleApply online here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/Bulletin?R1=2404&R2=207210&R3=01
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