Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and provides opportunities to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities.

The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to its employees. Benefits for aregular part-time positioninclude excellent healthcare insurance, paid time-off and membership to the Town's full-service recreation center.

Who We're Looking For If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg:

• Creative problem solver
• Proactive self-starter
• Life-long learner
• Strong team player
• Passionate about excellent customer service
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Effective communicator
• Desire to impart knowledge to others
• "Early adopter" of new technology

What You'll Be Doing This regular part-time position is responsible for coordinating with key Town departments on public outreach for projects or other initiatives, under the direction of the Public Information Officer. Based in the Public Information Office, the employee works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

For a more detailed job description, please visit the Town'sJob Description page.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in communications, broadcast journalism, digital media, or a related field; or equivalent combination of accepted education, training, and experience. Experience in public relations or related communications role. Possession of a valid drivers license and a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in communications, broadcast journalism, digital media, or a related field. Familiarity with municipal government operations. Demonstrated knowledge of video and audio production and editing, and competency in photography. Awareness of laws regarding public records and ADA. Bilingual in English/Spanish.

TO APPLY

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A Town of Leesburg online application for employment is required for each position. Please go to

www.leesburgva.gov/jobs

to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA.