Calder Way Public Relations – Position

Calder Way Public Relations – Fixed Term Position

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Job Function:

Communications, Public Relations

Job Type:

Part-time

Location:

$25.5 per hour

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing or related field.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with Downtown State College and the local businesses.

Basic understanding of construction/utility work is helpful.

2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing or related field.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Borough of State College is about to begin Phase 2 and 2A utility replacement project in Calder Way from S. Atherton to S. Fraser Street (two blocks) and the intersection of Calder Way and Hetzel Street. Phase 3, McAllister Street to Hetzel Street will be designed in 2026 and will go to construction in 2027. These projects will cause community-wide impact to business and property owners, delivery drivers, vehicle transportation, pedestrians, bicyclists, and more.

With this type of project, it has been recognized the need to hire a public relations specialist or firm to help keep businesses, visitors, and community members informed about the project, construction schedules, closures, and changes in a timely manner.

Projected dates of services needed:
December 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028.

The expected time commitment to correspond with normal contractor working hours, either five (5) eight-hour days per week, or four (4) ten-hour days per week, for the duration of the work.