Community Relations & Media Administrator

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Community Relations and Media Administrator in our Police Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team? 

We are a full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Community Relations and Media Administrator a starting salary of $75,733 to $96,221, depending on experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits;  a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and work from home opportunities; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.  You can even bring your dog and/or cat to work if they have a solid understanding of office decorum.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;

• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;

• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield; 

• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion; 

• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;  

• Paid sick leave; 

• Paid Parental Leave

• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City; 

• You won't contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; 

• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;

• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and

• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

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Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We are:

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.          

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, parks, museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family. Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, and numerous high-profile regional and international corporations have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home. Sugar Land is also home to an award-winning regional airport and multiple civic organizations for those interested in the community and government.

We are proud to have been named one of the Top 50 places to live in the United States by The Press of Atlantic City and the Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune Magazine. We hire people based on their potential, not just their experience. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

As the Community Relations and Media Administrator you will:

• Plan and implement a community and stakeholder-oriented external communication plan that supports the agency's reputational, public safety, and public service objectives.

• Manage highly confidential information with the utmost discretion and good judgment.

• Expected to work outside of standard business hours, as needed which includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Will need to respond to acute law enforcement-related incidents that may require communication with news media and the community at large, and to support the agency's presence at special events.

• Write, edit, and publish the agency's news releases and social media posts related to law enforcement incidents and related matters, community events, agency accomplishments, commemorations, and partnerships.

• Manage the agency's website, social media platforms, to include social media posts and moderation.

• Design graphics for use in the agency's printed and digital content, including but not limited to social media posts, serve as principal agency photographer, and maintain archives.

• Provide consultation to and support for other agency units in planning and creating digital and other content for community events and recruitment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or his/her designee.

Formal Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or three years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relatable Work Experience:

• Five (5) years or more of experience in public information, marketing, community engagement/outreach, or public relations with sufficient experience to demonstrate competency and capability in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, including at least three years in a supervisory role. Municipal and public sector experience preferred.

• Additional relevant work experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above knowledge; skill and education requirements may be substituted in lieu of specific education requirements.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer.