Assistant Director – Public Information, Communications, and Marketing

The City of Lancaster is conducting a statewide recruitment effort for an experienced professional to serve in this newly created role of Assistant Director – Public Information, Communications, and Marketing. This position plays a critical role in emergency and crisis management, serving as the city’s spokesperson while overseeing messaging and branding initiatives to effectively communicate vital city programs, services, events, policies, and emergency response efforts to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. This role involves overseeing all public relations, media outreach, community engagement, and digital communications to enhance transparency, public awareness, and civic engagement. This position oversees a small, existing staff of 5 full-time employees plus an additional 3 part-time employees. The ideal candidate for this position will be strategic and forward-thinking, contributing to a dynamic organization that values creativity, innovative thinking, and best practices in local government.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Relations, English, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Well-qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in government, public administration, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. 
The salary range for this position is $153,907 to $196,428 annually. The City also offers an excellent executive benefits package, including CalPERS retirement. 
Interested candidates should apply by Monday, January 27, 2025 by submitting a comprehensive resume and a compelling cover letter to [email protected]. Confidential inquiries should be directed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900 or request an appointment to discuss further by contacting [email protected]. 
Detailed brochure available at ralphandersen.com/jobs/asst-dir-pio-lancaster-ca/.