Relations Specialist

Cache County Sheriff's Office; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Logan seeks a dedicated public information representative to manage news, programs, services and media relations from its Administration Department in Logan, Utah. Responsibilities include editing publications, coordinating events, developing messages, managing social media, updating the city website, and producing PSAs and press releases.

Qualifications include a BA in journalism or related field, 2 years' experience preferred, social media experience, notary eligibility, valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Must have social media experience.
• Must be eligible to serve as a notary public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Submit a portfolio with social media posts, videos, marketing flyers, campaigns, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs general duties related to public information development and dissemination; coordinates and edits publications; coordinates events; helps develop key messages and manages graphic standards.
• Prepares articles and marketing information for print, radio, digital media and program brochures; produces PSAs and news releases; coordinates social media and ads; serves as information liaison with media; updates City website.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties for legislative and executive staff; acts as notary public; attests signatures on official documents; assists City Recorder and other departments.
• Attends professional meetings; stays updated on trends in municipal government.
• Acts as City Recorder in absence of City Recorder.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Social media experience

Public relations

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, serves as the City of Logan's information representative for news, programs, services, and performs other clerical duties.

Salary: $24.78 - $26.97 Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Administration

Location: Logan, Utah

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointed Position: No

Job Number: 26-77

Closing Date: September 27, 2026

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience in the field is preferred.
• Must have previous social media experience.
• Must have eligible to serve as a notary public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Submit a portfolio of yours that includes past social media posts, videos, marketing flyers, campaigns, etc. with your application.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general duties related to public information development and dissemination. Coordinates and edits publications, coordinates special events, helps to develop key communication messages and manages graphic standards.
• Prepares articles, marketing information for print, radio, and digital media and program brochures; prepares public service announcements and news releases; develops program brochures; coordinates social media, newspaper advertisements; and serves as information liaison with the media for the City of Logan services, programs, and other informational needs; updates, develops, and maintains the City website.
• Performs a variety of administrative and advanced clerical duties as needed for legislative and executive staff. Acts as notary public; attests to signatures on official documents and contracts; performs routine research and gathers data as needed to compile or complete reports as requested by City Recorder. Will assist in providing clerical support for the City's Legal, Economic Development and Human Resource departments.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal government.
• Acts as the City Recorder in the absence of the City Recorder.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Able to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Establishes effective working relations with co-workers, elected officials, and the public.
• Extensive customer service skills with completion of related training programs and marketing.
• Extensive knowledge of social media applications for the workplace and job duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of public information needs and marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing, brochure, advertisement layout, website and page design.
• Knowledge of news media requirements for print, broadcast, and digital media.
• Knowledge of computer software such as Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Must have good public relation skills and represent the City of Logan in a professional, courteous manner.

Essentials

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits

Benefits are available to Full-time employees.