Communications Aide/Bilingual Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofrochester/jobs/newprint/4785542) Apply  Communications Aide/Bilingual Salary $49,412.00 - $63,424.00 Annually Location Rochester, NY Job Type Full-Time Job Number 25DM943ADA04 Department Communications Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date 1/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits General Description This is a staff position in the Bureau of Communications responsible for assisting in coordinating, researching, writing and editing public information materials both in English and Spanish. The employee works under the general supervision of the Director. Supervision of others is not the responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required. This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title. A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786 " Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights. CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE. Typical Work Activities + Collects and organizes data for a variety of purposes; + Gathers information from and provides information in English and Spanish to Bureau staff, City departments, and the general public, as needed; + Works with Supervisor to learn how to draft a variety of written material in English and Spanish for the Bureau, including news releases, media advisories, traffic advisories, briefing documents, social media posts, brochure copy, correspondence, and other marketing communications materials; + Support set-up and tear-down of special events and press conferences; + May take photos at City events for use in social media and other communications activities; + May proofread written copy drafted by colleagues; + May coordinate projects and work produced by clerical and/or technical personnel; + Participate in meetings with senior team members to learn about creating and implementing communications strategies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in English, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or closely related field; OR Bachelor's degree AND one (1) year full-time experience or its part-time equivalent of public contact work which involved providing written information; OR Associate's degree AND two (2) years of experience as described in 2. above; OR High school diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of experience as described in 2. above. For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment. Agency City of Rochester (NY) Address 30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614 Phone 585-428-7115 Website http://www.cityofrochester.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email