Water Agency Senior Programs Specialist Community & Government

****Join the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Water Agency Senior Programs Specialist! The Water Agency Senior Programs Specialist plans, directs, and implements community relations activities for the Water Agency including planning, leading, and documenting public meetings and other events. * Acting as a Water Agency representative by providing information at community events, coordinating press coverage, and speaking in television, radio, and print media interviews * Participating in public outreach related to emergency events that affect Water Agency facilities or resource management and issuing press releases, public service announcements, and media placements as needed to keep the public informed about Water Agency activities * Coordinating and directing programs with other Water Agency staff and departments * Developing positive working relationships with personnel from local newspapers, and radio and television news organizations as well as fielding questions from the public, government officials, Water Agency contractors, and others regarding Water Agency policy, programs, and contracts * Researching, writing, reviewing, designing, and editing staff reports, news releases, brochures, pamphlets, bulletins, and other publicity or educational materials * Promoting awareness of Water Agency projects and programs through designing, implementing, and maintaining the content of a variety of media including intranet, internet, and social media platforms * Planning and implementing appropriate communication strategies to advance integration of water resources and developing and implementing social media outreach and website content * Implementing the graphic design standards to ensure Sonoma Water's branding remains consistent Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. **_About Sonoma Water_** Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties.