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�j <br /> Elk City of Elk River <br /> River Senior Communications Coordinator <br /> Position Description <br /> Department: Immediate Supervisor: <br /> Administration/Administrative Services City Clerk <br /> Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date) <br /> 8 Exempt New 2/2018 <br /> Positions Supervised: <br /> N/A <br /> Position Summary <br /> This position supports all city departments and is responsible for leading city communication and <br /> marketing efforts by ensuring timely distribution of accurate,relevant information to residents, <br /> businesses, and employees. Leads outreach and engagement efforts by developing public engagement <br /> plans, key messages, and strategies engaging a broad group of stakeholders. <br /> Essential Functions <br /> 1. Responsible for the management of communications-related projects. <br /> A. Develops communication plans;identifies objectives and timelines;involves appropriate <br /> stakeholders; monitors and adapts scope as appropriate. <br /> B. Creates and implements strategic communication plans for citywide initiatives. <br /> C. Tracks,reports, and evaluates communication efforts through qualitative and quantitative <br /> measures. <br /> D. Monitors city's media coverage and provides regular media summaries to department directors <br /> and elected officials, and manages urgent issues or responses as needed. <br /> E. Provides communications-related counsel to directors and staff,proactively identifying <br /> internal and external communications issues and opportunities. <br /> F. Coordinates workloads with communications staff. <br /> 2. Creates opportunities for community engagement. <br /> A. Engages the community on special projects which may have a broad impact and are designed <br /> to meet specific needs of the city. <br /> B. Establishes positive and welcoming environment for stakeholders while understanding the <br /> need to tell one's story. <br /> C. Clarifies and simplifies complex information into an easily understandable and compelling <br /> message to tell the city's story. <br /> D. Attends community meetings to hear concerns,provides information about community <br /> engagement, and advocates for participation. <br /> E. Facilitates community conversations to share and collect information/resources for planning <br /> and implementation of city strategies,initiatives and programs. <br /> F. Mobilizes stakeholders around common community goals in support of the collective impact <br /> approach to community results. <br /> G. Identifies potential community partners and builds lasting reciprocal relationships. <br /> H. Works closely with staff and consultants to identify and secure sponsorships and promotions. <br /> Ensures benefit fulfillment and maintains strong relationships with sponsor representatives. <br />