Association of County Commissions of Alabama
Director of Public Affairs
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES
A statewide association seeks an energetic and hard-working professional to assume the position of Director of Public Affairs. The successful candidate will be a part of the Association’s advocacy and policy teams, coordinate the organization’s communication activities – including legislative communication – be actively involved in its affiliate organizations, assist with its training programs, and play a key role in the delivery of the organization’s leadership and education programs.
Public and Legislative Affairs:
Coordinate Legislative Communication with members/media/public
Become knowledgeable on Association policies, legislative process and actively participate in advocacy efforts on behalf of county government with the Alabama Legislature and U.S. Congress
Interaction and coordination with outside consultant on:
(The Association utilizes an outside consultant for the majority of the routine updating of its web site, related web-based activities and the production of its bi-monthly magazine. The Director of Public Affairs will be responsible for interacting with the consultant to ensure the achievement of the Association’s communication goals.)
Web-site management and updating of alabamacounties.org and other affiliate websites
Enhancing the Association’s Social Media presence
Distribution of Routine News Releases
Publication of Association’s bi-monthly magazine
Other special publications as identified
On-going Publications (to include layout, design, writing, ad
sales, etc):
Quarterly Newsletters for affiliate organizations
ACCA Annual Calendar
ACCA Directory
Web site management:
Serving as back-up to outside consultant
Managing the content for ACCA Web site for legislative affairs information, ACCA joint bid program, and other on-going programs
Other Public Relations Efforts:
Media releases related to training, conferences, committees, board members
Coordination and delivery of short-term public relations campaigns (as developed)
Coordination of other publications as needed
Assist Executive Director with coordination of new Leadership Program for County Commissioners and the development of the Association’s new Strategic Plan
Coordinate with Auburn University Center for Governmental Services on research projects for the Association
Provide technical and content leadership for monthly webinars for affiliate groups
Training:
Participate as part of the administrative team for the ACCA training program (County Government Education Institute), which delivers training to county engineers, administrators, revenue officers, emergency management directors, 9-1-1 directors and other courthouse employees
Affiliate Groups:
Provide administrative direction for at least one of the Association’s affiliate groups, such as the Association of County Engineers of Alabama
Provide assistance for other affiliate groups as needed
Other Duties:
Work with Executive Director on promoting endorsed programs from the National Association of Counties, including Nationwide Retirement, U.S. Communities and others
Other activities necessary and worthwhile to enhance the public position of county government in Alabama and nationally.
Interested candidates should provide resume and cover letter to dkey@alabamacounties.org later than Jan. 15, 2015.
(01-15-15)
