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Communications Specialist – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
South Lake Tahoe, California
Under the general direction of the Communications Director, this position will be responsible for community relations and will serve as TRPA’s goodwill ambassador in support of the Agency’s community engagement pillar of the strategic plan. The position includes representing the Agency at environmental education and public events; writing and editing agency materials; managing TRPA’s web site and social media channels; supporting TRPA’s Environmental Improvement Program; working with TRPA staff to promote Agency programs; responding to public information inquiries; and implementing the Agency’s strategic communications plan.
Overall Roles and Responsibilities
• Research and write agency Enewsletters, Tahoe In Depth articles, brochures, speeches, employee communication emails, media releases and other materials.
• Serve as the Agency’s goodwill ambassador in support of TRPA’s community engagement pillar of the strategic plan. This function includes being TRPA’s official representative at community events and speaking publicly on behalf of the agency at conferences and events.
• Serve as TRPA’s social media manager: handle all agency social platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Use design skills to update ad, brochure, and plan templates and create social media posts.
• Create videos showcasing the agency’s project and programs.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, environmental education, communications, public relations, public affairs, English, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years recent experience in the communications, media, environmental education or public relations/public affairs fields, to include:
o Experience writing and editing copy for a variety of platforms, including press releases, newsletters, social media, and website content.
o Experience creating content and managing social media channels for public outreach and engagement.
o Experience with video production and other audiovisual disciplines.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range is $83,168 to $124,752. Starting pay generally starts at the minimum of the range ($83,168) with some flexibility, depending on experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Please visit our website at https://www.trpa.gov/contact/employment/ to read more about our Agency and to complete an employment application through our Career Center. Within the Career Center site, select the “Apply for Job” link. Please attach a resume of your qualifications, and cover letter describing your interest in the position in one document when you are completing the application.
• RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION: Human Resources may contact you at various stages of the recruitment process if you meet the qualifications for the position. This contact will be via email or phone only. Please make sure your email address and phone number are accurate.
• We do not accept walk-in or hand delivered application materials nor applicant calls regarding open, pending, or closed positions.
