PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III

DescriptionBID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENTPublic Relations representative IIIDEPARTMENT OF HOUSINGCommunicationsNumber of Positions: 1(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary: $75,336New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of serviceApplications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/30/2026Department of Housing websiteThis position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.BID INSTRUCTIONS: To bid on this position, APPLY ON THE BID SITE and:1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)3. Select your correct bargaining unit, upload your resume, and complete the applicationFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATIONUnder general supervision, participates in and oversees the development of communication and public information materials in order to promote departmental programs and services; and performs related duties as requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES· Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events· Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites· Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events· Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters· Oversees and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications· Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities· Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services· Utilizes blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events and services· Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services· Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings, as needed· Regularly monitoring and completing FOIA requests from the public· Responding to emails from the department DOH inbox· Updating the Department Website· Writing press releases for DOH-specific initiatives· Drafting quotes for review by the Director of Public Affairs· Supporting with the development of scripts for social media.· Creating content and graphics for social media· Supporting the development of communications campaigns for major DOH initiatives· Assists with front desk coverage and answers phone calls and field in-person inquiries from the general publicNOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that areessential to particular positions within the class.Location:121 N Lasalle Street 10th FloorDays: Monday-FridayHours: 9:00AM-5:00PMTHIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICEQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public informationShould the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:· Seven (7) years of work experience preparing and disseminating public information· Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public informationSELECTION REQUIREMENTSThis position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process will be selected.For information about City of Chicago employee benefits, pleaseclick hereFor information about City of Chicago salaries and job titles, please click hereAPPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of ChicagoCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.City of ChicagoBrandon Johnson, Mayor