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Information Coordinator, Department of Planning and Development

Title: Information Coordinator

Type: Full-time

Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: Starting Salary: $80,232

Under general supervision, performs project management and professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring both the coordination of redevelopment and land sale projects from applications to implementation relating to the revitalization of communities, and performing long-range planning and land use analysis, data gathering, community engagement activities, and related duties as required.
 

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INFORMATION COORDINATOR

 

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Communications & Outreach

 

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

 


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 6/26/2025

 

 

Under direction, the Information Coordinator develops and implements communications and public outreach projects as part of the department’s Communication and Public Outreach Division. The Information Coordinator will assist a Communications Director in a variety of communications-related capacities involving economic development, zoning, land use planning, historic preservation, sustainability, and other community development activities.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Develops, coordinates, and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events, and services
  • Drafts, edits, and publishes informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public, media, or specialized groups
  • Develops and reviews web-based communications materials for online display
  • Writes speeches and prepares presentations on behalf of department staff
  • Coordinates the design and production of brochures, booklets, and other printed materials
  • Designs graphic arts for use in printed materials and web sites
  • Works with department bureaus and divisions to support transparency initiatives, marketing, and related communications
  • Utilizes electronic newsletters 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)
  • Photographs department projects for marketing and informational purposes
  • Coordinates the production of videos and related broadcast media
  • Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication and public information activities

Additional duties may be required for this position

 

LOCATION:    

 

121 N. LaSalle St. Chicago 

City Hall, 10th Floor

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

 
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