What You Will Be Doing – The Job:

Lead Effective Engagement and Facilitation

• Manage relationships with public agencies, policymakers, non-profits, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop strategic engagement plans and strategies for key project and policy initiatives.
• Organize and represent MCWD at meetings and events.
• Support the operation of the District’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).
• Respond to inquiries from the public and support public access to meaningful information.

Create Powerful Content Data-Driven Stories

• Create original written and visual content for all communications channels.
• Work across programs to develop data-driven stories to make complex data engaging and accessible.
• Manage the development of various MCWD publications from strategy to publishing.
• Maintain the District’s brand identity and voice.
• Manage the MCWD’s website to improve user experience, maintain content, and promote accessibility.
• Develop effective and efficient communications workflows, management systems, and tools.

Manage Strategic Media Relations

• Monitor and analyze media and social media relevant to the District’s geography and key initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists and outlets for proactive, effective storytelling.
• Implement media strategies for campaigns, including drafting releases and coordinating interviews.
• Lead development and implementation of MCWD’s social media strategy.

Contribute to Outreach Program’s Planning, Strategy, and Implementation   

• Support high-priority internal communications and engagement efforts to maximize impact.
• Assist in managing, evaluating, and updating the District’s Outreach strategy and workflows.
• Implement and evaluate strategies for accessible and inclusive engagement and
• Manage several outreach projects and campaigns simultaneously.
• administrative aspects of the Outreach Program.