Communications Officer

The Communications Officer (Public Information Officer) is responsible for citywide public communications. The position works closely with executive leadership to accomplish successful communication, outreach, and engagement with the community regarding City business and progress toward City Council and organizational goals. The Communications Officer plans and organizes public communications activities and operations including, but not limited to, media relations, community relations, Sister and Friendship Cities, crisis communications management, branding, internal communications, and social media programs. Working with other departments and outside agencies, the position provides highly responsible and complex administrative consultation. This position requires a highly collaborative approach in facilitating positive outcomes through effective leadership, influence, credibility, experience, and expertise in all the strategic and operational aspects of public affairs within Cupertino.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application, cover letter and resume to Human Resources by no later than 5:00 p.m., May 25, 2023. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City’s employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino/promotionaljobs or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.