INFORMATION COORD

Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Information Coordinator Department of Procurement Services Administrative Offices Number of Positions:

1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary:

$82,644 This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

(AFSCME) - BARGAINING

UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5.

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS

Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/28/2026 Under direction, develops and implements communication and public information programs for a City department, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops, coordinates and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events and services
• Drafts and edits informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public, media or specialized groups
• Develops and reviews department web-based communication materials for online display
• Works closely with media outlets to coordinate and promote departmental initiatives
• Monitors the design and production of graphic arts displays, DVDs/videos and presentations
• Schedules interviews, news conferences and radio and television appearances for department management
• Maintains communication and advisements postings
• Utilizes blogs and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate department programs, events and services
• Plans and directs special events (e.g., award presentations and dedication ceremonies)
• Works closely with the Mayor's Press Secretary Office in order to draft departmental correspondence and to coordinate and promote programs and initiatives
• Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication and public information activities
• Represents the department at community meetings and events, as required Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:

121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602

Days:

Monday-Friday Hours:

8:30am-4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Eight (8) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus six (6) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach program

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed bid applicants possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. The interviewed non-bidder candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor