Director of Communications (Mayor's Office)

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIGNA Health Plan(s)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Pension

Longevity Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Little Rock is seeking a senior communications leader to direct external and internal messaging for the Mayor’s Office. The role requires overseeing strategic communications and public affairs across city departments and stakeholders.

Candidates should have a strong background in media relations, crisis communications, and long-term communications planning, with the ability to work beyond regular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related area.
• Ten years of professional-level experience in strategic communications or related area; includes two years as Public Information Officer, print or television media, public affairs, or related field.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public information officer

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related area

Job description

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To direct, develop, and implement external and internal communications strategies and messaging for the Mayor’s Office and the City of Little Rock.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related area; ten (10) years of professional-level experience in strategic communications or related area to include two (2) years of professional-level experience in a Public Information Officer role, print or television media, public affairs, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License within six (6) months of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside of regular working hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and subject to on-call and callback as required.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Benefits

• CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
• INSURANCE
• CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S): Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?
• Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?
• Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?
• High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
• Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
• Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.
• Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
• Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
• High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
• DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
• Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
• High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
• VISION (VSP)
• Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
• $0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.
• $150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or – Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
• OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
• Life Insurance –The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
• AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment –The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.
• Long Term Disability–60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.
• RETIREMENT
• PENSION– All full time, non-uniform employees
• Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
• OTHER COMPENSATION
• LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
• Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.
• LEAVE(S)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE
• Years of Service
• PTO Hours Annual Accrual
• Up to 3 years of service
• 160
• 3 to 10 years of service
• 200
• 10 to 20 years of service
• 224
• 20 years of service and over
• 256
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE
• On an annual basis?
• 48?HOURS?
• FUNERAL LEAVE
• Days?of?Funeral Leave
• Funeral Leave Conditions
• 3 days???
• For an immediate family member?
• 4 days??
• For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?

Agency Information

Employer: City of Little Rock

Department: Office of Executive Administration

Address: 500 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201

Phone: [phone]