The Shadow
The City of Covington is accepting applications for the following position:
Clerk to City Council –
City Information Coordinator
The Clerk to City Council and City Information Coordinator serves a dual role working for the City Council as well as the City Manager’s Office in a full-time position.
The Clerk to City Council-Information Coordinator electronically and physically records all minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and documents approved by City Council and is responsible for the codification of the City Code and its distribution as well as working with the City Attorney as needed. The Clerk to City Council-Information Coordinator serves as an ex-officio member of the Council Committee on Appointments and is responsible for the composition and advertising of public hearing notices and appointment of vacancies as they relate to City Council.
Also, this position works in coordination with the City Manager’s office and other management team members, to provide accurate, concise, timely information both within and outside the organization. The primary functions of this position within the organization are to provide a professional communications office for the City; serve as the City coordinator and central source of information about the City; fulfill responsibilities for internal and external communications of City programs, events and projects; serves on the leadership team to stay abreast of key activities and issues, and works with staff on public relations practices and matters related to public opinion of the City government; serves as the back-up FOIA Officer; and assists all departments with external communications as needed.
This position is responsible for providing the public and media with factual, objective information about the City government. Also, it establishes, develops, and maintains positive working relationships with news media through written, verbal, email, and City digital communications. Serves as liaison between City management, City departments and the media as necessary.
Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications. The City offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, VRS retirement, paid leave, and holidays. Following a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must pass a physical examination and drug testing. Successful applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
Preferred: Experience in local government administration and accreditation in public relations. Experience with community and civic groups, print and video production, social media, and potentially sensitive issues.
Required: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience: or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
