<p>Please note, you need to submit your application before 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the close date listed.</p> <p>Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note the following important tips for applying.</p> <ul> <li> <p>All portions of the application must be completed in detail. Work history, applicable education, and answers to the supplemental questions are all required. Applications missing any one of these sections will be rejected as incomplete. Referral to a resume is not acceptable.</p> </li><li> <p>Set aside some time to complete your application. The system is unable to save applications that are in progress, and once you have submitted the application you cannot reapply.</p> </li><li> <p>We strongly recommend that you review all the information on your application for accuracy. Once an application is submitted, you will be unable to edit it.</p> </li><li> <p>Submitted applications are not viewable. If you would like to keep a record of what you will be submitting, we suggest you type your responses to the questions in a Word document, then copy and paste the answers into the application then save the Word document. Typing questions in Word will also minimize typing/grammatical errors since this is not an option in the system.</p> </li></ul> <p>NOTE: If you are a current employee, you MUST apply via the Career worklet in Workday and not through this site. If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed.</p> <p>Public Outreach Coordinator- (Limited Term)</p> <p>Open Date: 01/06/25</p> <p>Close Date: 01/23/25</p> <p>Salary: $92,442.00 per year</p> <p>Job Type: Limited Term (Fixed Term)</p> <p>Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas</p> <p>For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.</p> <p>The term of this appointment will be a maximum of up to 24 months. All persons hired into Limited Term (LT) positions will be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying conditions of employment.</p> <p>HOURS OF WORK: 4/10's, 7 am-6 pm, M-Th , with some weekends and on call weeks to support special events, operations, and extended hours.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have experience working in print media and/or in a newsroom setting, developing and coordinating media relations outreach and messaging, serving as a liaison between organizations, the media and impacted audiences; demonstrate strong research, written and verbal communication skills; have experience in writing news stories, long form features, and press releases, and have the ability to remain poised while communicating challenging information to the media and those impacted by the information.</p> <p>INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.</p> <p>GENERAL PURPOSE</p> <p>Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and Springs Preserve public outreach and public engagement programs and activities; plans, implements and participates in special events; develops and coordinates the content for print materials and media for use in public information, official publication and internal communication programs; promotes and communicates District/SNWA/Preserve programs, operations and activities; and performs related duties as assigned.</p> <p>DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <p>Principles, methods and practices applied in the design and implementation of public relations, community affairs, public engagement and marketing programs; methods and techniques of writing for advertising, marketing and public relations; practices, methods and techniques of program development and project management including preparation and management of detailed project schedules, budgets and metrics; basic audience segmentation principles and practices; operations of District/SNWA/Preserve as applicable to area of assigned responsibility; principles, practices and methods for development and maintenance of community partnerships; principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.</p> <p>Ability to:</p> <p>Apply program/project management practices and methods in planning and coordinating implementation of a wide variety of public outreach campaigns and events; discern and understand the values, needs and issues of target audiences and the local community in order to create outreach District/SNWA/Preserve communications and programs that are inclusive and responsive; apply writing and visual communication styles and creative approaches appropriate for differing journalistic/public relations purposes and for distribution through differing media channels; operate a computer using word processing, and other standard software; apply critical thinking skills to identify and anticipate operational questions, issues and needs; evaluate alternatives and recommend effective solutions and courses of action; understand, interpret, explain and apply law and regulations applicable to areas of responsibility; present detailed information, ideas and recommendations clearly and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders; prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate written materials and records; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and volatile situations; exercise sound judgment within established guidelines; establish and maintain highly effective relationships with managers, staff, customers, consultants, vendors, businesses and others encountered in the course of work.</p> <p>Training and Experience:</p> <p>A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in journalism, public relations, communications or a closely related field; and two years of increasingly responsible professional experience involving the development and coordination of public outreach programs and materials; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</p> <p>Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:</p> <p>A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for some assignments.</p> <p>PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS</p> <p>The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk and stand for extended periods of time. The employee regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.</p> <p>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.</p> <p>Mental Demands</p> <p>While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with District officials, managers, staff, business and community organizations, customers, the media and the public.</p>