Application Procedure:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on April 25, 2019, are assured consideration.
Applicants must submit all of the following materials online athttp://hrjobs.mtsac.eduto be considered for this position:
1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation).
5. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree (if applicable) are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
Basic Function/Overview:
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of College’s marketing and
communications efforts. The communication specialist helps to build
relationships and positive associations with the public through communication
and events, including writing and distributing news stories; writing and
editing content for publications; taking, organizing, and sharing photographs;
developing awareness and understanding of the College on social media and the
web; answering questions from the public; supporting outreach or public events;
representing the College at events; and placing media advertising.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Director, Marketing and Communications.
Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May provide technical and functional
direction to student workers or hourly workers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level professional classification that performs duties in the
development of public affairs, public awareness and information, community
relations and outreach, and media relations materials and program concepts. The
incumbent is expected to be able to take assigned projects of moderate to
significant difficulty and sensitivity and carry them through from initial
concept to finished communications materials or events, utilizing sound
judgment, the application of proven public/media relations and communications
principles, and skillful, persuasive writing, and presentation approaches with
a minimum of direction and supervision. This class is distinguished from the
Director, Marketing and Communications in that the latter has overall
responsibility for all functions of the department, its strategy, and for
developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Researches, writes, proofreads and edits a
variety of material for the College, including news releases, news stories, web
copy, public service announcements, newsletters, articles, brochures, and
reports.
2. Provides emergency communication support, such as maintaining the
communication plan; staying up-to-date on the campus emergency notification
systems; developing and editing emergency communication templates; and
information gathering, dissemination, monitoring, analysis, and planning.
3. Serves as College photographer for marketing projects, publications,
brochures, web site, and documentation of campus events; develops and maintains
photo archives and graphic images; oversees outsourced photo shoots; performs
photo enhancements.
4. Acts as media liaison resource and College spokesperson when directed.
5. Coordinates production of Performing Arts programs for the music, theater,
and dance departments throughout the academic year, as needed; coordinates
production of the Performing Arts annual brochure; writes, copy and curates
photography for the brochure; serves as liaison between staff, program
directors, and graphic artists.
6. Serves as editor of College online news, regularly providing news and
photographs online and in social media.
7. Assists in concept development, coordination, implementation, and
participation in special events.
8. Represents the College at events, such as the Walnut Community Festival.
9. Confers with representatives of other departments, committees, and vendors
as required by project assignments.
10. May develop or arrange for the development of public, media, and community
relations materials in Spanish or other languages in addition to English.
11. Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments,
including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and affiliated
trainings. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas
if needed.
12. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform
duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
13. Performs other related or lower classification duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/ Education & Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in professional writing, public and media relations, and programs and projects similar to those administered by the College, which included responsibility for writing materials and designing graphic treatments.
License(s) & Other Requirements:
The incumbent may periodically be required to travel to a variety of locations. If operating a vehicle, incumbents must have the ability to secure and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
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