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Job Description
Summary
Works as a liaison between the City organization, Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster ISD, the media, and community affairs organizations. Promotes community awareness through established programs and organizations. Additionally, responsible for grant writing, award applications, and coordinating the community events application process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Normal business operations are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, the hours of the position will vary depending on community events.
- Establish contacts and effective relationships with members of the community through community groups/organizations churches, businesses, LISD, local community colleges, universities, and community partners.
- Interacts with local organizations, the public, and the City staff with diplomacy, tact and discretion. Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers, community members and others.
- Responsible for public relations and distributing publicity relative to community activities and the City.
- Assists with community awareness programs.
- Researches and pursues grants.
- Assists in coordinating and setting up the annual civic leadership academy.
- Assists in coordinating and setting up special events such as parades, 4th of July fireworks celebration, and other City sponsored events.
- Coordinate with the City Manager’s Office to assist in problem areas identified through community contact and develop strategies and plans to address those issues.
- Coordinate activities designed to provide city employees, local residents, and area media with current information regarding all aspects of city operations and services.
- Promote and coordinate city events using prepared marketing materials, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
- Attend and represent the City at community functions, community meetings, civic organizations, and governmental groups; prepare and present presentations regarding assigned public education programs.
- Support preparing for City Council town hall meetings.
- Assist in gathering content from departments or community for newsletters (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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