Office of Communications-Communications Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, PR / Communications
Under general supervision, the Communications Specialist provides skilled administrative and communications support for the Office of Communications. The position is responsible for communications focused tasks that support internal and external messaging, coordination, daily operations, and media relations. Serving as a key point of contact for the department, the role ensures efficient workflow, organized records management, and administrative support for timekeeping, payroll, purchasing, budget tracking, invoice processing, and calendar management for meetings and events.
The position plays an essential role in maintaining professional engagement with staff, the public, and media partners.
About the Organization:
McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events.
It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values:
Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.
About the Benefits:
The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.
- retirement (2:1 matching)
- health/dental/vision insurance
- paid vacation
- sick and medical leave
- funeral leave
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- life insurance and longevity pay
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