Manager II, Communications

Communications Manager

Become part of our Great Hometown and Join the Village of Wellington's Communications Department!

The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high-quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages. The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Job Summary : Oversees the implementation of internal and external communication strategies for the Village of Wellington (Village). Work involves managing external communication channels like social media platforms, Village websites, legislative matters, and media relations. Ensures adherence to the Village's brand by publishing content and marketing materials. Position typically supervises employees and schedules day-to-day work activities to provide optimum efficiency and productivity. Position requires an advanced understanding and wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in assigned function or business area.

Essential Functions : The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Manages, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of multiple departments and individual contributors to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Plans and oversees business area workflow and time utilization of staff across departments; assigns and communicates daily activities and deadlines to staff.
• Oversees all internal and external communications for the Village.
• Develops and manages annual Public Relations Plan.
• Prepares, writes, edits, and produces marketing materials, press releases, media reports, and campaigns.
• Creates and implements communications strategies and programs to promote the Village.
• Arranges and manages public relations opportunities and events.
• Drafts press releases, talking points, and speeches following organizational news.
• Writes letters, interdepartmental memos and other business correspondence.
• Communicates with media outlets and journalists; creates press kits, as necessary.
• Prepares the program budget; analyzes and justifies expenditures; prepares and presents budget requests; prepares administrative and / or fiscal reports pertaining to communications.
• Consults with executive management to develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations or crises.
• Updates departmental policies and procedures and short and long-term objectives.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of communications; monitors the progress of various communications strategies.
• Communicates regularly with employees and management regarding the status of all current project initiatives, obtaining guidance and approval as needed to advance initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications : Typically requires a bachelor's degree in communications or related discipline; requires at least five (5) years of directly related communications experience at a supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and / or experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and / or experience. Certifications and Licenses : Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License and the ability to drive a Village owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements : Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and / or walking.

Environmental Requirements : Tasks are regularly performed inside and / or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and / or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and / or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals / wildlife, toxic / poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and / or disease, or pathogenic substances. Sensory Requirements : Tasks require sound and visual perception and discrimination. Tasks require oral communications ability. Must have manual dexterity and be able to perform repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, or fingers. Must be able to perceive color and depth. Tasks involve prolonged eye use and / or fine visual ability; computer work, reading text, visual inspections, or measurement devices. Must be able to follow visual cues or signals. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Village of Wellington and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Village of Wellington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.