Public Information Officer
DEFINITION
The Public Information Officer (PIO) is a senior executive position that will be responsible for executing external and internal communications for the agency and for maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) through a wide range of internal and external strategies, initiatives, and tasks.
The PIO will develop, implement, and lead communication strategies that facilitate OHA’s efforts to manage the OHA’s reputation and to communicate its mission, policies, activities, and achievements to a constituency that includes OHA employees, clients, media, elected and government officials and the general public. The PIO will work closely with OHA’s leadership team, and alongside OHA staff at all levels to implement comprehensive communications processes, and to complete projects and events within and outside OHA.
The PIO will serve as a spokesperson for OHA, under the close direction of the Executive Director, and will be responsible for engaging directly with the media, elected officials, and the public, as well as drafting key messages and talking points for the Executive Director. A successful PIO will develop an understanding of the interests and concerns of diverse groups and develop strategic relationships with these stakeholders. This position will also have oversight of internal communications policies and establishing external communications protocols across departments.
This position may require handling sensitive documents and information while ensuring adherence to policies according to local, state, federal and HUD regulations around privacy and data security, and record retention policies. The PIO will be responsible for understanding these policies and sharing public information as appropriate in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
TO APPLY: Please visit our website at www.oakha.org
Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 8:59pm PST.
