Position:  Climate Initiative Public Information Officer

Location:  Oakland, CA

Salary:  $30.00 to 40.00 per hour (DOQ)

Apply by:   Wednesday, September 8,  2010

Working for Local Government Services and assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in Oakland, California, the incumbent will be a seasoned writer for a project-based staff position.  The individual will help develop materials for and assist with activities related to two initiatives.  Both initiatives aim to reduce the Bay Area's greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks:  

Climate Initiatives Public Outreach Program.

Public involvement efforts associated with the development of a region-wide Sustainable Communities Strategy.

The person in this project-based position will assist in the general activities of MTC's climate and public participation programs, including writing assignments, and coordination and implementation of outreach and marketing tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Master's degree preferred), in an appropriate discipline such as: journalism, English, communications, marketing, political science, public policy, public administration or a related discipline. 

Completion of a minimum of two years' demonstrated, verifiable professional work experience in an appropriate field related to the position, including: writing and editing in the journalistic style; designing and implementing public outreach and/or marketing programs for a governmental or other entity. Additional professional work experience is preferred

This position is a full-time limited duration assignment through June 30, 2011.  Extension beyond this date is subject to budget approval.  

Writing samples as well as a writing and/or editing test will be required throughout the interviewing process.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, by Wednesday, September 8, 2010 submit an application via the web address of www.calopps.org along with two writing samples.  Look for the position under "member agencies" Local Government Services.  Then apply online attaching the two writing samples. 

Important!  To include resume, cover letter and two writing samples:  Copy and paste your resume and cover letter into the space provided on Step 5.  Then, attach one file that includes both of your two writing samples during Step 8 - Additional Questions.  As the Calopps system will only accept one attachment, both writing samples should be included in the file that you attach on Step 8 (such as one Word document or PDF file).

Applications without writing samples will not be considered.

Following the closing date, applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this brochure. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.  A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be finalists.  A background check to verify information supplied in the application materials will be conducted following candidate notification.  Writing samples as well as a writing and/or editing test will be required throughout the interviewing process.