INFORMATION COORD

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INFORMATION COORDINATOR

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Communications & Outreach

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $80,232

New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/26/2025

Under direction, the Information Coordinator develops and implements communications and public outreach projects as part of the department's Communication and Public Outreach Division. The Information Coordinator will assist a Communications Director in a variety of communications-related capacities involving economic development, zoning, land use planning, historic preservation, sustainability, and other community development activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events, and services
• Drafts, edits, and publishes informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public, media, or specialized groups
• Develops and reviews web-based communications materials for online display
• Writes speeches and prepares presentations on behalf of department staff
• Coordinates the design and production of brochures, booklets, and other printed materials
• Designs graphic arts for use in printed materials and web sites
• Works with department bureaus and divisions to support transparency initiatives, marketing, and related communications
• Utilizes electronic newsletters and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate department programs, events, and services
• Plans and directs special events (e.g., award presentations and dedication ceremonies)
• Photographs department projects for marketing and informational purposes
• Coordinates the production of videos and related broadcast media
• Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication and public information activities

Additional duties may be required for this position

LOCATION:

121 N. LaSalle St. Chicago

City Hall, 10^th Floor

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus four years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Licensure, Certification or Other Qualifications

N/A

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience writing/editing copy for a community-based or other news organization.
• Previous experience as a public information/communication liaison for a private company or governmental organization.
• Previous experience with desktop publishing/processing and graphic design computer applications (such as PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of public information programs and marketing campaigns.
• Previous experience drafting and editing press release, public service announcement, and informational literature for the general public and media.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor