Executive Assistant And Communications Coordinator, City Manager'S Office
CurrentWork as assistant to the Assistant City Manager and City Manager. Serve as the first point of contact for citizens when they request information, compliment, or complain. Help manage the City of Staunton’s website, social media and communications. Serve as acting and/or interim Clerk of Council when needed. Serve as one of the staff liaisons to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Manage the GovDelivery e-notification system, specifically working with Parks & Recreation to come up with solutions to their notification needs. Edit departmental reports into the monthly Activity Report, along with design and production of the Activity Report Highlights. Help promote the City’s goals, brand, image and stories citywide and for city departments as needed. Create/design promotional materials as needed. Develop and disseminate press releases to the media and manage media inquiries when able. Assist with maintenance of the Staunton Intranet. Manage the Special Event process for most events outside of the City Staunton parks. Serve as main City contact for Happy Birthday America, Queen City Mischief & Magic, and PRIDE. Along with Engagement & Communications Manager, plan, implement and run Citizen University.In the past, worked with the City’s now defunct Social Media Users Group to update and create policy and best practices.
