Public Information Leader - Housing & Community Development

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks a visionary public information leader to direct communications and public information activities for the Office of the Director.

The incumbent will develop short- and long-range strategies, serve as the department's principal spokesperson, and coordinate with internal and external partners to promote understanding of DHCD's programs and initiatives.

Residency in DC and security screening apply.

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers comprehensive Department-wide public information and communications programs to inform, educate, and engage the public, news media, employees, stakeholders, and other audiences regarding DHCD's mission, programs, policies, initiatives, and services.
• Develops and implements short- and long-range communications, public information, media relations, marketing, and community outreach strategies to support Department objectives and priorities.
• Serves as the Department's principal spokesperson and responds to media inquiries by providing accurate, timely, and authoritative information concerning Department programs and initiatives.
• Advises the Director, executive leadership, and senior program officials on communications strategies, public messaging, media relations, emerging issues, and methods for communicating complex or sensitive Department information to diverse audiences.
• Analyzes internal and external information needs to identify communications issues, opportunities, and potential risks and develops recommendations and communications initiatives to address identified needs.
• Coordinates with the Director, executive staff, Department divisions, other District government agencies, community organizations, housing stakeholders, and other external partners to develop consistent messaging and promote public understanding of Department programs and initiatives.

Job description

DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks a visionary public information leader to direct communications and public information activities for the Office of the Director.

The incumbent will develop short- and long-range strategies, serve as the department's principal spokesperson, and coordinate with internal and external partners to promote understanding of DHCD's programs and initiatives.

Residency in DC and security screening apply.