Assistant to the Town Administrator

Typical Responsibilities that are Representative of Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide highly complex administrative management support to the Town Administrator including active participation in the Town's planning processes; • Catalog, track and report on emerging issues to the Town Administrator; in some cases, research and recommend approaches to bring emerging issues to resolution; • Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic public information program for Citywide operations; coordinate public relations activities for Town Board and Town departments; • Lead a variety of special projects; research, analyze, and provide recommendations on organizational strategies, legislative affairs, and policy development; • Support the Town Administrator and Deputy Town Administrator in organizational and productivity improvements; • Implement official actions taken throughout the Town organization and in connection with various boards, agencies, committees, and community groups; • Respond to inquiries and requests for information, prepare press releases and create and maintain lists of media contacts; • Develop and conduct surveys, collect information, analyze research findings, and recommend practical solutions to a variety of internal and external issues; • Compile and analyze data to produce monthly, annual and special reports; • Participate in Town Administrator's strategic and operational planning efforts; • Coordinate special projects with various departments and varying scope; • Oversee the work of consultants and vendors supporting the Town’s communications efforts or other special projects; • Perform related duties as assigned. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may generally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in an office environment. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. To be considered a Town of Berthoud application and resume must be submitted.