Grants & Public Information Administrator

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 21, 2026 @ 8AM — Application Deadline
October 1, 2026 — In-Person Interviews and Presentations

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Serves as the Town's Public Information Officer and is responsible for coordinating external communications, public information, media relations, and emergency communications. Administers the Town's grant activities, including identifying funding opportunities and coordinating grant development, compliance, and reporting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialist-level professional classification in the program's job family and is responsible for providing subject-matter expertise in public information, communications, and grant administration. Work involves independently planning, coordinating, and executing complex communications and grant activities; providing professional guidance and recommendations; coordinating across departments and external stakeholders; and assisting with policy and program development within assigned functional areas.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Serves as the Town's Public Information Officer and primary media contact; coordinates public information, media relations, and external communications across Town departments.
• Develops, coordinates, and disseminates accurate and timely public information through appropriate communication channels, including during emergencies and significant Town events.
• Develops and coordinates Town communication strategies, content, and messaging across traditional and social media channels to support organizational priorities, community engagement, tourism, and economic development initiatives.
• Administers the Town's grant activities, including identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant applications, and working with departments to support grant compliance, reporting, and administration.
• Provides professional guidance to Town leadership and departments regarding public information, communications, media relations, and grant activities.
• Coordinates with Town departments, governmental agencies, community organizations, media representatives, and other stakeholders within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Operations Center and supports emergency public information and communication activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of public information, public relations, media relations, marketing communications, and community engagement.
• Principles and practices of professional writing, editing, messaging, and content development.
• Grant research, development, administration, compliance, and reporting principles and practices.
• Emergency and crisis communication principles and practices.
• Project coordination and program administration principles and practices.
• Municipal government operations and public administration principles and practices.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and requirements related to assigned functions.
• Basic municipal budgeting and financial principles.
• Computers, software, digital communication platforms, and technology applicable to assigned responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Developing clear, accurate, and effective written, verbal, and digital communications for diverse audiences.
• Communicating with media representatives, the public, Town leadership, employees, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Developing and coordinating public information, communication, outreach, and marketing initiatives.
• Researching, developing, coordinating, and administering grants.
• Managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Analyzing complex information and developing sound recommendations.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and grant requirements.
• Exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential, or time-sensitive information.
• Coordinating across departments and building effective working relationships.
• Using computers, software, digital communication platforms, and related technology.

Education and Experience:  
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
 
Required Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License