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Outreach and Communications Specialist
City of Harrisonburg, VA —Harrisonburg, VA
- $24.41 - $26.85 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Life insurance

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Outreach and Communications Specialist

City of Harrisonburg, VA -
Harrisonburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.41 - $26.85 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Volunteer support
Event planning project management
Volunteer management
Social media community building
Driver's License
Managing projects
Volunteer engagement program management

Full Job Description

Description

The City of Harrisonburg's Public Works Department is seeking an Outreach and Communications Specialist to lead the department's communications, public outreach, and marketing efforts. This position plays a key role in connecting residents with the essential services, projects, and initiatives that enhance our community's quality of life. Through strategic communications, creative storytelling, and community engagement, you'll help showcase how Public Works serves Harrisonburg through infrastructure, environmental stewardship, transportation, maintenance, and other essential services. If you thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact through communication, apply today to be considered for this opportunity!

The Outreach and Communications Specialist is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $24.41 - $26.85 per hour (equivalent to $50,772 - $55,848 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City Policy.

The ideal candidate is a creative and organized communications professional who enjoys developing marketing campaigns, creating engaging content, managing social media, managing a website, writing for a variety of audiences, and building relationships with the public and community partners. In this role, you'll collaborate with staff across all Public Works divisions to highlight projects, programs, and services through digital, print, and in-person outreach. To get a sense of the work you'll help produce, visit the Public Works Department's Facebook and Instagram pages to see examples of our community outreach and communications.

A detailed list of essential functions, along with the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, is available in the Outreach and Communications Specialist class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Associate degree with coursework in marketing, communications, public administration, journalism, or related field and demonstrated experience effectively communicating programs/events through social media outlets.
- Some experience in public relations, volunteer management, and special projects and events coordination and management.
Valid driver's license.
Availability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

DMV record review; and
Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/22/2026)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave (including upfront sick leave) and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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