Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Public Affairs Specialist serving Kansas City residents. This role bridges government communication and community engagement in a flexible schedule. Ideal for students, career-changers, or experienced communicators seeking impactful part-time work with competitive benefits. Work directly with city departments to amplify public initiatives while building valuable government sector experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and distribute public communications across city departments
- Manage social media channels and digital content strategies
- Organize community outreach events and stakeholder meetings
- Prepare press releases and official public statements
- Analyze public feedback to inform policy recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on city initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field
- 2+ years of public relations or government communications experience
- Proficiency in social media management tools (Hootsuite, Sprout Social)
- Strong writing/editing skills with portfolio samples
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends
- Valid Missouri driver's license with clean record