• Full Time
  • Saratoga, CA
  • $130,832.00-$159,036.80 USD / Year

Website City of Saratoga

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, forward-thinking communications professional to join our team as Public Information Officer (PIO) to take the reins of citywide communication efforts! The PIO works with the public and City staff wearing multiple hats, while approaching each task with tact, discretion, and professionalism. Under general direction, the PIO plans, develops, and implements comprehensive public relations and communication programs for the City; manages media relations activities; oversees Citywide strategy and crisis communication; serves as liaison to the Library and Public Arts and KSAR (public television) committees; maintains social media platforms and analytics, the City’s website, and visual communication initiatives; prepares news releases, fact sheets, stakeholder and community correspondence, articles, and newsletters; provides complex support to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager; and provides professional-level resources for organizational, managerial, and operational effectiveness.

City offices operate on a 9/80 schedule. This position is located at City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue; operational hours are 7:30 am-5:00 pm.

How to Apply 
To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please apply online through www.calopps.org.

As part of your online application, provide the City with a cover letter along with a resume and responses to the required supplemental questions. Applications that do not include the above elements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of oral interviews.

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:00 pm, but may close sooner if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

To apply for this job please visit www.calopps.org.