Association of County Commissions of Alabama
\nDirector of Public Affairs<\/p>\n
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES
\nA 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.<\/p>\n
Public and Legislative Affairs:
\nCoordinate Legislative Communication with members\/media\/public
\nBecome 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
\nInteraction and coordination with outside consultant on:<\/p>\n
(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.)<\/p>\n
Web-site management and updating of alabamacounties.org and other affiliate websites
\nEnhancing the Association’s Social Media presence
\nDistribution of Routine News Releases
\nPublication of Association’s bi-monthly magazine
\nOther special publications as identified
\nOn-going Publications (to include layout, design, writing, ad
\nsales, etc):
\nQuarterly Newsletters for affiliate organizations
\nACCA Annual Calendar
\nACCA Directory
\nWeb site management:
\nServing as back-up to outside consultant
\nManaging the content for ACCA Web site for legislative affairs information, ACCA joint bid program, and other on-going programs<\/p>\n
Other Public Relations Efforts:
\nMedia releases related to training, conferences, committees, board members
\nCoordination and delivery of short-term public relations campaigns (as developed)
\nCoordination of other publications as needed
\nAssist Executive Director with coordination of new Leadership Program for County Commissioners and the development of the Association’s new Strategic Plan
\nCoordinate with Auburn University Center for Governmental Services on research projects for the Association
\nProvide technical and content leadership for monthly webinars for affiliate groups<\/p>\n
Training:
\nParticipate 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<\/p>\n
Affiliate Groups:
\nProvide administrative direction for at least one of the Association’s affiliate groups, such as the Association of County Engineers of Alabama
\nProvide assistance for other affiliate groups as needed<\/p>\n
Other Duties:
\nWork with Executive Director on promoting endorsed programs from the National Association of Counties, including Nationwide Retirement, U.S. Communities and others
\nOther activities necessary and worthwhile to enhance the public position of county government in Alabama and nationally.
\nInterested candidates should provide resume and cover letter to dkey@alabamacounties.org later than Jan. 15, 2015.
\n(01-15-15)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 – … Continue reading Director of Public Affairs – Association of County Commissions of Alabama<\/span>