Main Responsibilities of a Communications and Human Resources Manager at Goleta Sanitary District
Laura's career at Goleta Sanitary District evolved from a "jack of all trades" management analyst role to Communications and HR Manager, encompassing public outreach initiatives like managing the district's website and a large-scale plant tour event for "a thousand, 1100 people," alongside policy review, memo drafting, and legislative monitoring; the HR responsibilities are a recent addition, with onboarding and related tasks gradually increasing.
Communication, Public Outreach, Policy Analysis, Human Resources, Project Management
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Laura Romano
Communications and Human Resources Manager
Goleta Sanitary District
University of CA, Santa Cruz, Prefer not to say!
Calif. Lutheran Masters in Public Policy & Administration
History, Art History
Food, Beverages & Alcohol, Government & Public Sector
Communication and Marketing
Worked 20+ Hours in School
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1. Laura's role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from public outreach and communications (managing websites, newsletters, and large-scale events) to policy analysis and internal communications.
2. She plays a key role in public education, evidenced by her organization of a large-scale event showcasing the wastewater treatment plant to over 1000 attendees.
3. Laura's job demonstrates the diverse skillset needed in a management role, combining communications, HR functions, policy analysis, and internal operations. Her experience showcases a blend of analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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What are your main responsibilities within your role?
My job title is Communications and HR Manager, though that's a recent change, only happening this past July. Before that, my role was Management Analyst, and then Senior Management Analyst.
Essentially, I'm a jack of all trades. I'm responsible for all public education and outreach, which includes everything from sending out newsletters and managing the district's website to staffing booths at events.
I also managed a public outreach event we held here where 1,100 people attended a five-hour free event to see the wastewater treatment plant.
Beyond that, I handle policy review and agenda packet review. I help draft memos for both our staff and occasionally for the board. I also keep up with legislation that could affect us here at the wastewater treatment plant or special districts.
Now, I'm also taking on an HR role. I'm gradually developing responsibilities for onboarding, and I'll likely take on more tasks related to that in the near future.
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