Public Affairs Manager / Media Spokesperson

Park Board of Trustees and Visit Galveston in Galveston, TX is looking to hire a full-time Public Affairs Manager / Media Spokesperson. Are you a skilled critical thinker who can put a positive spin on just about anything? Would you like a job promoting a beautiful and exciting tourist destination? Do you want to join an organization that treats you well and appreciates your contributions? If so, please read on!

This community outreach position earns a competitive salary of $60-80,000/year. We provide fantastic benefits, including strong health, dental, and vision plans, plus hospitalization, Life/AD&D insurance, STD, and LTD policies fully paid for by the employer, and a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match on a 3% employee contribution. Additionally, we offer our Public Affairs Manager / Media Spokesperson a $75.00 monthly phone allowance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND VISIT GALVESTON

In 1963, the citizens of Galveston voted to create a specialized unit of government called the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston. The organization is responsible for overseeing Galveston's tourism efforts, Galveston Island Beach Patrol (GIPB) and Coastal Zone Management (CZM). The Park Board is funded primarily through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) and beach user fees for the six parks that they manage. Tourism pays for tourism as no sales or property tax is collected by the Park Board. The nine-member board is comprised of volunteer residents with diverse business backgrounds. Each is required to serve at least two years and must also serve on one of the Park Board's advisory committees.

We are on a mission to promote and support tourism on Galveston Island in order to foster an environment that establishes a great place to live, work, and visit. Our vision is to create a tourist destination that promises an exciting variety of experiences and a high quality of life for residents.

The island offers natural resources, attractions, events, and heritage that we wish to share with the residents and visitors alike. Our employees are dedicated to inviting all to come and experience the island that we care so much about.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER / MEDIA SPOKESPERSON

As our Public Affairs Manager / Media Spokesperson, you serve as an outgoing and charismatic liaison between the public and our organization. Adhering to our public affairs strategies and goals, you coordinate local media and community relations efforts to produce positive exposure for Galveston and the Park Board. In collaboration with our strategic communications and marketing directors, you help develop and implement an annual outreach plan to guide our public affairs initiatives. You attend regular Park Board meetings to keep up to date with our operations and to find content to share.

Thinking creatively, you write and distribute engaging news and informational pieces to the local media as well as both internal and external communications channels. In these pieces, you share information about the beauty of Galveston and all the ways the Park Board is striving to maintain and improve it. You participate in a variety of activities to help spread our name, including hosting press tours, scheduling in-studio interviews, and conducting local media missions. To manage our online reach, you oversee our social media and other web pages. You also actively seek out and schedule speaking engagements for Park Board executives at events such as affinity group meetings and business gatherings. You enjoy communicating with a wide range of people and take pride in helping maintain our positive public image!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER / MEDIA SPOKESPERSON

• 2+ years of experience in public relations, preferably in the hospitality or tourism industry
• Experience in crisis communications
• Exceptional news writing and creative writing skills
• Valid non-commercial Class C driver's license

A four-year degree related to public relations OR an equivalent combination of education and experience would be preferred. Do you have exceptional verbal and written communication skills? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Can you think on your feet and quickly resolve any problems? Are you creative and adaptable? Do you work well with others? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? If yes, you might just be perfect for this community outreach position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER / MEDIA SPOKESPERSON

This community outreach position typically works Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required depending on operational needs and deadlines.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this community outreach job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!