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What's the role. Join our team as a Communications Coordinator*. The City of Chino Hills is seeking a creative and collaborative communications professional with exceptional writing skills, and a strong understanding of media relations, public communications, and social media.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative communications team and help develop engaging content, support City Council communications, and help strengthen connections between the City and our community. Please note: An eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is advertised using the working title Communications Coordinator*.

The official classification is Community Relations Analyst I/II and is flexibly staffed. Depending on your experience and qualifications, you could be hired at either level: Community Relations Analyst II (46U/Exempt): $84,884.80 - $103,188.80 Annually Community Relations Analyst I (41U/Non-Exempt): $75,067.20 - $91,187.20 Annually Click on the Benefits tab to explore and learn more about our competitive, customizable benefits package. This position might be perfect for you What we're looking for: A skilled communicator with a passion for public service, exceptional writing skills, and experience creating engaging digital content

The ability to translate complex City initiatives into clear, accurate, and engaging messages for the public. Experience managing website and social media content, promoting community events, working with the media and developing multimedia communications. A collaborative professional who can support City Council and executive leadership communications with professionalism and discretion.

Someone who can communicate effectively during routine operations and real-time emergency situations to help keep the community informed. Essential Duties You May Be Responsible For: Participate in marketing and communications activities and assist in coordinating specialized City programs to ensure public awareness and understanding. Assist with website updates, provide training to departments, report issues, and troubleshoot technical problems.

Coordinate special events, arrange audiovisual equipment and media, and oversee vendor work. Write and edit press releases, news articles, and materials regarding City programs and events for print and digital media. Establish liaisons and disseminate information to media organizations and community groups; perform public speaking activities as needed.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job descriptions page at www.chinohills.org/jobdescriptions. Class specifications are intended to describe the range of duties the classification performs. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed

Classifications will perform other related duties as assigned. Are you qualified. COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR* QUALIFICATIONS *Working title: Communications Coordinator.

The official classification is Community Relations Analyst I/II. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be to meet the minimum qualifications of: EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Community Relations Analyst II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in marketing, communications and media relations used in the public sector. Community Relations Analyst I: One (1) year of responsible administrative and analytical experience in marketing, communications, or media relations.

Desired Qualifications Experience supporting City Council and executive leadership communications. Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital content. Proficiency in graphic design and developing visually compelling marketing materials.

Experience with media relations, including writing press releases and coordinating with media outlets. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Possession of a California Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS: To view working conditions, please click here. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a writing sample with their application. Applications submitted without a writing sample may be considered incomplete.

Please provide a writing sample that demonstrates your professional writing and communication skills. Examples may include a press release, City Council script, newsletter article, public communication, or similar professional writing sample. Where do you go from here.

APPLICATION PROCESS Deadline to apply is Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:59pm. All applicants are required to apply online at www.chinohills.org or by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. The application must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met to proceed in the selection process

Please list any relevant experience and education that demonstrate you may qualify for the position. List all periods of employment from the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent employer (including all employment with the City of Chino Hills). Separately list each position and level of responsibilities, including different positions within the same employer.

Applications are screened to determine which candidates are best suited to the City's needs. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and complete. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.

The most qualified applicants will be invited to the next phase of the process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that your application will be selected to continue in the process. Incomplete applications will be rejected from the recruitment process.

The recruitment process may include, but is not limited to, application review and evaluation, testing assessments, and oral interview(s) examination. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview/testing assessment, tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17, 2026. The next phase of the process will be the department selection interview scheduled for week of August 24, 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Prospective employees who are selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and background check, which is paid for by the City. The background check will include being LiveScan fingerprinted through the Department of Justice. All original appointments who have never held active status in a classification will be required to serve a 26-pay period probationary period (approximately one year).

If a current employee who has held active status is selected, it will be considered a promotional appointment, and they will be required to serve a 13-pay period probationary period (approximately six months). Remember to click the BENEFITS tab for information regarding our generous cafeteria plan and benefit details for full-time employees. *Applications will be accepted until the posted closing date or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this recruitment may close without notice.