INFORMATION COORDINATOR

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INFORMATION COORDINATOR

Chicago Police Department

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $80,232

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 from July 18, 2025, until 11:59pm CDT on August 01, 2025.

The Information Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication efforts to promote departmental programs, services, and community outreach initiatives. Key responsibilities include drafting and editing a wide range of materials, such as press releases, public service announcements, brochures, and digital content, for the public, media, and targeted stakeholder groups. The role manages the department's online presence, including content for the website and social media platforms, to ensure consistent and engaging messaging. The Information Coordinator also leads the development of key initiatives such as the Know Your Rights campaign and the Department's Community Newsletter, and supports the production of visual media including graphics, videos, and presentations that support public awareness and education efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Develops, coordinates, support, and evaluates communication and public information campaigns to market department programs, events and services, or outreach initiatives

* Drafts and edits informational materials (e.g., press releases, public service announcements, brochures) for the general public or specialized groups

* Develops and reviews department web-based communication materials for online display

* Monitors various social media handles of The Office of Equity and Engagement

* Develops and coordinates outreach efforts to promote department programs and services to targeted audiences and neighborhoods

* Supports the networking and maintaining of relationships with community organizations, academic institutions, and private companies to build collaborative relationships in promoting department programs

* Conducts assessment of community needs, interests, and trends to identify new or modified programming activities

* Evaluates the effectiveness of outreach programs and engagement activities

* Utilizes blogs and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to communicate department programs, events and services, or outreach initiatives

* Supports special events (e.g., award presentations and dedication ceremonies)

* Prepares narrative and activity reports of communication, public information, and outreach activities

* Represents the department at community meetings and events, as required

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 3510 S Michigan Ave

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9AM to 5PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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 years of experience in the development and implementation of public information or outreach programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, interview will be selected.

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.

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

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor