Information Coord

Job Description

Job Number: 419230

Department: Department of Procurement Services

Position Title: Information Coordinator

Location: 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

Open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Unit 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

• Develop, coordinate and evaluate communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events and services.
• Draft and edit informational materials such as press releases, public service announcements and brochures for the general public, media or specialized groups.
• Develop and review web-based communication materials for online display.
• Work closely with media outlets to coordinate and promote departmental initiatives.
• Monitor the design and production of graphic arts displays, DVDs/videos and presentations.
• Schedule interviews, news conferences and radio and television appearances for department management.
• Maintain communication and advisement postings.
• Utilize blogs and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) to communicate department programs, events and services.
• Plan and direct special events such as award presentations and dedication ceremonies.
• Work closely with the Mayor’s Press Secretary Office to draft departmental correspondence and to coordinate and promote programs and initiatives.
• Prepare narrative and activity reports of communication and public information activities.
• Represent the department at community meetings and events, as required.
• Additional duties may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs.
• Eight (8) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a related field, plus six (6) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs.

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed bid applicants possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview, will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. The interviewed non‑bidder candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview, will also be considered.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.