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The Town of Peace River is seeking a dedicated, motivated, and dynamic professional to join our team in the role of Communications Coordinator.

OPPORTUNITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Planning, developing, and implementing internal and external communication programs to facilitate communication between the Town of Peace River and community stakeholders as well as various town departments.
• Providing expert advice and assistance on issues management and communications.
• Creating and designing marketing and promotional material, including but not limited to brochures, handouts, multi-media presentations, advertisements, and newsletters. This includes the production of electronic files for reproduction and distribution.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE:

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task several projects.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and work schedules and rearrange work to meet changing deadlines.
• Practical knowledge and experience in computer systems for business applications
• Prior experience in communications would be an asset.

• Graphic design and creative writing training.
• Business courses in marketing or journalism are an asset.
• One year in a municipal government environment or related field.
• One year professional or technical writing.
• One year experience writing, creating layouts and designs for marketing materials.
• One year website design and maintenance.
• Creative, innovative thinker.
• An awareness and astuteness of political matters in public administration.

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in public relations, marketing, journalism or a degree, diploma or certificate in a related field. Ability to work independently
• 2 - 5 years in a municipal government environment.
• 2 - 5 years professional writing.
• 2 -5 years experience in marketing material development, including print, web, and multimedia

The Town of Peace River offers a positive working environment and a competitive benefits package. Salary range $48,491 - $60,900.

Interested individuals are invited to forward their resumes in confidence to the address listed below, prior to 4:30 PM MST, August 6, 2010.

We thank all participants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.