INFORMATION COORD

Job Number: 419230

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Information Coordinator

Department of Procurement Services

Administrative Offices

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $82,644

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/28/2026

Under direction, develops and implements communication and public information programs for a City department, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops, coordinates and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events and services
• Drafts and edits informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public, media or specialized groups
• Develops and reviews department web-based communication materials for online display
• Works closely with media outlets to coordinate and promote departmental initiatives
• Monitors the design and production of graphic arts displays, DVDs/videos and presentations
• Schedules interviews, news conferences and radio and television appearances for department management
• Maintains communication and advisements postings
• Utilizes blogs and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate department programs, events and services
• Plans and directs special events (e.g., award presentations and dedication ceremonies)
• Works closely with the Mayor’s Press Secretary Office in order to draft departmental correspondence and to coordinate and promote programs and initiatives
• Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication and public information activities
• Represents the department at community meetings and events, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position Location:121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism,

Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Eight (8) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus six (6) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach program

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed bid applicants possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on