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The Deputy Chief of Staff assists with day-to-day activities and administrative support for the City of Haverhill Mayor's Office. Duties include serving as press contact, drafting media advisories, press releases, talking points and other communications, representing the Mayor at events and meetings, managing social media content, educating and informing community members, responding to constituent inquiries, maintaining records, supporting the 311 program, assisting with planning and outreach, and helping ensure smooth office operations. The role requires excellent communication, public presentation, research and writing skills, experience drafting remarks and press materials, a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree combined with more than five years of public administration experience, knowledge of legislative processes, proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications, event planning experience, problem-solving and collaboration skills. Bilingual candidates are highly desired. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, 35 hours per week, with possible evenings and weekends. Applicants must undergo a CORI/SORI background check.