Relations Specialist

Salary: $24.78 – $26.97 Hourly | Job Type: Full‑time | Department: Administration | Location: Logan, Utah | FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt | Job Number: 26‑77 | Closing Date: September 27, 2026

Description

Under general supervision, serves as the City of Logan's information representative for news, programs, services, and performs other clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general duties related to public information development and dissemination.
• Coordinate and edit publications, special events, and develop key communication messages while managing graphic standards.
• Prepare articles, marketing information for print, radio, and digital media; create program brochures, public service announcements, and news releases.
• Coordinate social media, newspaper advertisements, and serve as information liaison with the media for City of Logan services, programs, and other informational needs.
• Update, develop, and maintain the City website.
• Perform administrative and advanced clerical duties for legislative and executive staff.
• Act as notary public; attest to signatures on official documents and contracts.
• Conduct routine research and gather data to compile reports as requested by the City Recorder.
• Provide clerical support for the City's Legal, Economic Development, and Human Resource departments.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in municipal government.
• Serve as City Recorder in the absence of the City Recorder.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience in the field (preferred).
• Previous social media experience.
• Eligibility to serve as a notary public.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Submit a portfolio that includes past social media posts, videos, marketing flyers, campaigns, etc., with the application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Capacity to work under pressure and multitask.
• Establish effective working relationships with co‑workers, elected officials, and the public.
• Extensive customer service experience and related training.
• Extensive knowledge of social media applications for the workplace.
• Understanding of public information needs and marketing techniques.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing, brochure and advertisement layout, website and page design.
• Knowledge of news media requirements for print, broadcast, and digital media.
• Familiarity with computer software such as Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Strong public relations skills; represent the City of Logan in a professional, courteous manner.

Benefits

Benefits are available to full‑time employees.

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $24.78 to $26.97.

Schedule

Full‑time position.