Communications Coordinator
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Job Description
Were Hiring!
Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future
Are you ready to make a real impact Do you thrive in fast-paced creative environments where your ideas matter If so join our team as a full-time Communications Coordinator* assigned to the Administration Department!
The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information please click on the image below:
Who We Are
The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live work and play that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services guided by the following Organizational Values:
- Commitment to Our Community
- Integrity & Accountability
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Partnerships & Teamwork
- Innovation
- Communication & Engagement
TheAdministration Department plays a central role in ensuring City Council policies and directives are effectively carried out while providing critical support across all City departments. This Department oversees key functions such as municipal management public and intergovernmental relations and special projects. It includes the City Managers and City Clerks Office City Attorney Public Information as well as the Legislative Advocacy Economic Development Innovation and Information Technology divisions. Focused on collaboration responsiveness and ethical governance the Administration Department is dedicated to supporting the community elected officials and city staff in building a strong connected and well-managed city.Duties/Responsibilities
What Youll Do
As our new Communications Coordinator* you will:
- Be responsible for creating managing and delivering high-quality content across a variety of platforms to help residents stay informed and engaged with City services programs and initiatives.
- Provide administrative and program coordination support by assisting staff and management with ongoing initiatives collecting and evaluating data.
- Develop prepare and manage official City communications by researching writing editing and producing accurate and compliant materials that promote City programs services events and departmental initiatives for internal and public distribution.
- Advance public information and community relations efforts by developing and maintaining comprehensive communication strategies that inform employees and the public strengthen community awareness and support the Citys mission values and reputation for integrity and accountability.
- Plan implement and assess digital and social media outreach by coordinating with departmental staff preparing content for web and social platforms monitoring trends and analytics ensuring accessibility and providing timely data-driven updates on program activity and engagement.
- Lead and coordinate communications campaigns from planning through execution serving as the main point of contact for assigned departments.
- Manage vendor relationships related to communications including timelines deliverables and invoicing in coordination with City policies.
- Support the planning and promotion of large-scale events including State of the City All Staff meetings and outreach efforts including preparation of materials run-of-show materials and coordination of logistics.
- Ensure all communication materials meet ADA accessibility standards including digital content documents and visual assets and coordinate corrections when needed.
- Oversee the communications internship program including recruitment coordination onboarding work assignment planning mentorship and ensuring interns contribute meaningfully to projects while gaining professional experience.
- Assist in budget preparation and administration in assigned program area monitor and control expenditures.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public information and community outreach; research emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
- Manage and update the Citys public facing and internal websites including imagery calendars forms surveys links e-Notifications and other information; provide guidance and oversight to other City departments regarding website and online content; interface with other City departments in the preparation and dissemination of news items.
- Provide training to City departments on Communications topics like web page management guidelines and best practices; create City and staff templates including presentations press releases and email signatures to maintain the Citys brand.
What Were Looking For
Were looking for someone with:
- Knowledge of strategic communications principles and practices including campaign planning messaging and evaluation.
- Experience in digital social web and video communications including short-form video content such as reels and platform-specific formats.
- Understanding of public information media relations marketing and community engagement programs in a public-sector or mission-driven environment.
- Working knowledge of graphic design photography and video production tools and the ability to capture and produce basic visual and multimedia content when needed.
- Ability to apply plain-language writing and editing standards with a strong command of grammar structure and tone for public-facing communications.
- Understanding of accessibility requirements and applicable laws related to public communications including ADA considerations.
- Skill in coordinating with vendors consultants and internal partners to deliver high-quality communication products.
- Proficiency with modern communication and project coordination tools including content management systems analytics platforms and standard office software.
*Note: The official job classification for this position is: Management Aide. Please click on the job description below for more details.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college level course work in public administration public relations or a related field.
- Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible clerical technical and routine administrative experience related to the responsibilities of the assigned position. Government communications experience is highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standing office equipment including a computer.
- Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- The ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds
Ready to Apply
All applicants are required to apply online at The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Tuesday February 3 2026. Lets build something amazing together.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Human Resources Analyst/Risk Management Analyst Genevieve Hughes at or .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at . Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.
Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check including professional reference checks. The background check paid for by the City also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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