Community Engagement & Communications Director

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

A member of the City’s Leadership Team and under general and executive direction of the City Manager, the Community Engagement & Communications Director will be responsible for the development and dissemination of information about the City of DeBary strategic initiatives, programs, and services.  In addition to developing marketing initiatives aimed at citizens and businesses, this individual will develop and cultivate key partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including the business community and elected representatives at the City, County, State, and Federal level. The position, which reports to City Manager, requires experience in public information, media relations practices, marketing, government relations practices, the ability to work in a team environment, and considerable independence and thought processes.

Our vision is an individual that can translate the many strengths of the City of DeBary and leverage those to not only inform our residents, but attract the business community to our new initiatives.  Part communications, part economic development and part relationship building, we are seeking someone who can take the DeBary we imagine, and develop a campaign and foster strategies to make that vision reality.

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field and seven (7) years of professional experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Salary is $97,326.93. The City has an excellent benefit package. Required application available at www.debary.org. Submit application and resume to wcullen@debary.org or Human Resources, 16 Colomba Rd. DeBary FL 32713.  The position is open until filled. The City of DeBary is an EOE/ADA Employer/Drug Free Workplace.