<p>Summary:</p> <p>An appointed position under the general direction of the City Council Executive Director, performs highly responsible communications, staff, and administrative work. Represents the City Council in a variety of settings and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, media representatives, and the general public. Supervises and performs a wide range of projects related to communications strategy, media relations, crisis communications, marketing, branding, digital and print content development, and public information.</p> <p>Click here to see full job description</p> <p>CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on 5/20/26. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.</p> <p>STARTING SALARY: $99,611 - $149,427/annually, depending on experience</p> <p>Up to one day per week remote work, preference given to those with communications experience in local government.</p> <p>STATUS: Appointed (benefitted)</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: City Council</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, media communications, journalism, graphic design or closely related field. Master's degree preferred. Requires 5 years of related experience in communications or related field. May substitute an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid Utah driver's license. Probationary Period: Not applicable. This is an appointed position exempt from the protections described in Utah Code Ann. Section 10-3-1105(1)(a). Knowledge of professional writing and composition, operation of photo and video camera equipment, computer software including word processing and desktop publishing, major video editing software, and Zoom Webinars. Preference given to candidates with some background public sector communications. Relevant design, graphics, and web publishing software; social media including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube; Current best practices in private and public communications sectors and public and media relations. Responsibility for working directly and collaboratively with Council Members and Staff, with limited oversight, to create and manage City Council public relations and communications efforts; choosing the proper type of communication medium to present information to City Council, citizens, media outlets, and other affected persons or groups. Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p>Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.</p> <p>Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration.</p>