The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Public Information Officer to join our Administration team! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

About The Town

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.

What’s The Job?

Working as the Public Information Officer, you can expect to develop and manage strategic communication initiatives that strengthen communication between the Town and the community, employees, media, and other stakeholders. You'll create and distribute public information, promotional materials, press releases, newsletters, flyers, surveys, and digital content while managing and maintaining the Town's website and coordinating communication efforts across departments. In this role, you'll serve as a key liaison between the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town departments, the public, news media, and community partners, including Collierville High School television programs. You'll review and develop content, conduct interviews, attend meetings and community events, and organize public groups to support effective communication and outreach. Additional responsibilities include coordinating publications and production schedules, preparing reports and correspondence, maintaining official documentation, responding to public inquiries, operating a variety of digital, audio-visual, and office equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and staying current on applicable laws, regulations, communication practices, and industry trends. The position also requires attending Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings and other relevant meetings or events outside of regular business hours as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Here is what you need to be considered for the position of Public Information Officer:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration or a closely related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible work in the field of Communications, Journalism or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Ability to attend meetings outside of regular business hours. Must be proficient with social media applications and a variety of software and graphic design programs.
Valid Driver’s License

What's the Next Step?

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please download our general application from the website www.colliervilletn.gov, or you can also visit Town Hall and submit a physical application in the Human Resources Department.

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