Community Relations Specialist - District Attorney's office

County of Weld

United States

On-site

USD 45,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Weld County District Attorney's Office seeks a Community Relations Specialist to manage community contacts and serve as a liaison with the public and media in a management role. Responsibilities include prevention programming, community involvement, media communications, and website administration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in journalism or related field, strong communication skills, and experience with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in journalism or related field required.
Experience in similar field preferred.
Ability to write concisely and speak in public.
Organizational and time management skills vital.
Experience with Adobe Suite and Microsoft programs preferred.
Video production experience preferred.
Understanding of the criminal justice process preferred.
Overtime eligible; informed of Equal Pay Act.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and maintain community contacts for the DA's Office.
Serve as liaison with public and media; handle requests and press material.
Develop and provide trainings on prevention topics.
Pursue community involvement opportunities and service projects.
Manage website content; post press releases and case summaries.
Coordinate trainings for law enforcement and participate in PIO groups.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Public speaking

Concise persuasive writing

Organization & time management

Multi-tasking

Public information office liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Compensation

Compensation Range $32.99 - $42.88

Job Description Summary

The Community Relations Specialist for the Weld County District Attorney's Office is responsible for a number of duties, including the facilitation and maintenance of all community contacts for the District Attorney's Office and serving as a liaison with the public and the media. This position is a management position in the District Attorney's Office.

Prevention Programming

10% Responsible for maintaining prevention programs within the D.A.'s Office, including researching and designing Fraud Alerts. Research, develop and provide trainings on prevention topics, such as identity theft, sexting, social media safety and cyberbullying.

Community Programs

10% Work to further the image of the District Attorney's Office by pursuing opportunities for employees to be involved in the local community through community service projects (i.e. school supply drives, food drives, reading to students, Mock Trial team coaching and judging, etc.).

Media Communications

30% Responsible for all communication, proactive and reactive, with media outlets throughout Colorado and beyond, including weekly case tracking summaries, press releases, opinion and editorial pieces, and media requests/inquiries. Work with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney on responses to CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) and CCJRA (Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act) requests. Update and maintain social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and other appropriate platforms. Maintain, and revise when needed, a protocol for high-profile incidents. Develop and write talking points for radio, TV and print interviews. Participate in local and statewide PIO (Public Information Officer) groups.

Website Administration

20% Responsible for administering the website for the Weld County District Attorney's Office to include, but not limited to: Posting press releases to the "news section". Creating content, not aimed necessarily for media outlets (i.e. feature stories on the office or employees, feature videos, sentences on cases that are not high-profile, etc.). Posting weekly case tracking summaries. Ensuring adherence to legally required accessibility standards and requirements. Maintaining and refreshing department pages, such as Victim Witness Unit, Diversion and Resources. Developing informational brochures for the community, including sexting, social media safety, identity theft, etc. Employee will also be a member of the Weld County Web Advisory Group.

External/Internal Communications

30% Responsible for communicating important events, policies and programs to office employees. Assist in managing emails and calls that are directed to the general email address and phone extension. Keep track of presentations, board memberships, volunteer activities and 10-plus year sentences of Deputy District Attorneys for office statistics. Arrange trainings by attorneys for law enforcement, including Legislative and Case Law Updates.

Required Qualifications

Required Education Bachelor's Degree in journalism (preferably broadcast), public relations, communications, criminal justice, political science or related field required. Preferred Experience Employment experience in similar field preferred. Advanced communication skills, including the ability to write concisely and persuasively and speak in public. The candidate must be able to organize thoughts well, react creatively in pressure situations and manage many duties simultaneously. Organizational and time management skills are vital. Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.) and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) is preferred. Video production, including script writing and editing, is preferred, but not required. General understanding of the criminal justice process and the role of the District Attorney's Office is preferred, but not required. This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.

Company Culture

So many elements of Weld County make us an employer of choice. Community support and impact, a place to make a difference, team unity, career growth and development, being valued, empowerment and so much more is what you will discover as an employee of Weld County. We invite you to explore joining Team Weld, a winning team! The benefits of working for Weld County extend far beyond simply earning a paycheck. There's something for everyone here at Weld County - active and healthy living opportunities, a variety of medical plans to choose from, retirement options and plenty of paid time off to spend with family and friends. We’re excited to have you consider a career with Weld County Government!

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