Senior Community Relations Officer

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the General Manager/CEO and other executives in the areas of communications, public affairs , and community relations. The incumbent implements and supports community outreach, public relations, social media, and general communication initiatives on behalf of the General Manager/CEO. Under general direction by the GM/CEO, the Senior Community Relations Officer will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, facilitating, and directing numerous communication activities related to the goals, priorities, and objectives of SacRT.

This is a general listing of job functions and does not represent a complete listing of the positions responsibilities.  
 

1. Coordinate and attend community outreach activities; represent the office of the General Manager/CEO in various external meetings and events.
2. Provide communication support for the GM/CEO; organize and plan other public relations projects as required.
3. Serve as liaison for the office of the General Manager/CEO for media/public inquiries; research requests for information; disseminate District information as required.
4. Assist in overseeing and maintaining the District's social media pages, including engaging with and responding to questions from customers and the community.
5. Advise and assist District executives in matters involving written communications and community relations; review communication materials for clarity and content.
6. Stay abreast of news and information related to transit and the local community.
7. Create and/or edit PowerPoint presentations, speeches and other written materials for the General Manager/CEO and executives.
8. Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships between the District, community organizations, the media, and SacRT's customers. Develops and fosters crucial links between external and internal resources that will be key in supporting the GM/CEO's communication and community outreach efforts.
9. Represents the GM/CEO in a wide range of projects and initiatives designed to improve community presence, as well as customer and employee outreach.
10. Works closely with the GM/CEO in the development of necessary programs designed to communicate with the general public and community members about SacRT interests at the local and regional level.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.