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�.�- ��o EXHIBIT "R" ' CITY OF REDWOOD CITY COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST � DEFINITION Under administrative direction, the Community Communications Specialist works with City departments to ensure the development and dissemination to the community of � clear, accurate and comprehensive information; and to continually develop methods and techniques for accomplishing improved communication befinreen the City govemment and the general community. This position will be responsible for implementing and coordinating Council's priority and desire to improve communication with the community. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receive general direction from the Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager or others as appropriate. Responsibilities may include technical or functional supervision over other personnel. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Serve as resource/consultant to City departments in the development of communication with the community at large or with a targeted group regarding capital projects, program/service changes, and important development issues. 2. Support staff in City departments in the development of newsletters, letters to the community, project based communications, focus groups or other methods or communicating with the public. 3. Compile and analyze data in order to assess cost, operational feasibility and effectiveness of various forms of public communication. 4. Develop and supervise the delivery of specific outreach efforts to target special populations groups that may need assistance in connecting with City services and programs. 5. May serve as representative to community meetings as well as to civic and neighborhood events on behalf of the City. 6. Advise and provide staff assistance to the City Council, City Manager/Assistant to the City Manager, and departments regarding items such as effective public information methods and procedures.