DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE! SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: The written examination will cover knowledge's, skills and/or abilities in such areas as: * EDUCATING AND INTERACTING WITH THE PUBLIC; * GRAMMAR, USAGE, PUNCTUATION, AND EDITING; * PREPARING PUBLIC INFORMATION MATERIALS; * PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL; * PROMOTING AND PUBLICIZING A PROGRAM DATE OF EXAMINATION: SATURDAY, November 9, 2024 LAST FILING DATE: October 7, 2024 PLACE OF EXAMINATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED Use of calculators is allowed for this examination. Only devices with typewriter keyboards are prohibited. You may not bring books, cell phones or other reference materials to the test room. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: The primary responsibilities of the person in this position are to develop, implement, coordinate, maintain, and analyze a social media program, including maintaining and designing content for the internal and external website and participating in a wide variety of social media activities, in a collaborative environment. The focus of the position is to improve virtual communications with the public, providing up-to-date information on the City's available materials, services and programs. Works with the City's communications manager and other staff and IT team in disseminating publicity via all appropriate social media networks. Does related work as required. Qualifications Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of the written examination: Bachelor's degree in design, communications or related field AND two years of related experience in web design, communications and social media, and at least one year in communications/public relations OR Associate's degree in design, communications or related field AND three years of above experience OR High School Diploma and five years of above experience. Special Requirements RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be at time of examination and for at least four months prior thereto residents of City of New Rochelle. Miscellaneous Information * WE NOW ACCEPT ALL MAJOR DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS AS PAYMENT* APPLICATION FEE: A fee of $30.00 is required for this examination. No applications will be accepted without this fee. Make check or money order payable to the City of New Rochelle and write your social security and examination number on your check or money order. As no refunds will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission. If you are disqualified or fail to appear for this examination, YOUR FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE.