Public Works Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Fbgtx; Fredericksburg (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid personal time off

Job summary

The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a Public Works Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist to act as a liaison between Public Works and the community, enhancing communication, transparency, and understanding of infrastructure projects and sustainability initiatives.

The role also supports citywide marketing and engagement, including digital content creation, media relations, and strategic outreach campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Four years of experience in communications or community engagement.
• Strong understanding of public sector communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the Public Works Department and the community.
• Enhance communication, promote transparency, and public understanding of projects and operations.
• Support citywide marketing and engagement – digital content creation, media relations, and outreach campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field

Job description

Public Works Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist

The City of Fredericksburg is accepting applications for a Public Works Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist. This individual will serve as a vital liaison between the Public Works Department and the community and be responsible for enhancing communication, fostering transparency, and promoting public understanding of infrastructure projects, maintenance operations, and sustainability initiatives. Additionally, this position will support broader citywide marketing and engagement efforts, including digital content creation, media relations, and strategic outreach campaigns.

A bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field and four years of experience in communications or community engagement is required; a strong understanding of public sector or municipal communications is preferred. Benefits include retirement plan, group health insurance, paid holidays and paid personal time off.

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