• Job Description

  Req#: COMMU001976

  POSITION SUMMARY

  The seasonal Communications Assistant will support the communication team by assisting with day-to-day tasks and community engagement efforts. This position will assist in executing communication strategies, help manage internal communications.

  REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

  Reports to: Communications Strategist

  Direct Reports: None

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

  Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing communication strategies that align with city goals, identifying key messages, audiences and channels
  • Assist in developing engaging content for websites, social media and print materials
  • Internal Communications: Create newsletters, intranet content, and coordinate internal updates to ensure staff are informed about city initiatives.
  • Assist with video production, photography, presentations, and managing large print projects.
  • Assist with managing the Neighborhood Resources Program, which may include processing grant applications, reporting on program numbers and assisting in neighborhood outreach
  • Provide support for community engagement initiatives, including supporting city departments in their community engagement efforts and integrating with other city engagement, outreach activities and opportunities
  • Work includes occasional weekends and nights.

  Other Duties & Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned and required.

  PREPARATION AND TRAINING

  Education

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

  Work Experience

  • Two or more years of experience in communications or a related role
  • Strong writing, editing and content creation skills.
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with social media management, graphic design tools, and scheduling software.
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

  Certifications and/or Licensures

  • None
  • Required Driver’s License - None

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Journalistic writing techniques using the AP Style, English grammar, creative writing, composing, and editing informational materials for the public.
  • Basic HTML knowledge.
  • Working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically with InDesign and Photoshop.
  • Knowledge and understanding using web Content Management Systems (CMS) to produce and publish content.
  • Working knowledge or familiarity with project management software, ideally Asana.
  • Successfully works through projects in a collaborative environment.
  • Skilled ability to exercise judgement, manage multiple tasks, and work with deadlines.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.). Job requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time (4-6 hours daily).

  HOURLY RATE

  $22.31 - $33.47/Hourly Rate

  This is a seasonal position - The anticipated start and end dates for this position are from February - Late May/Early June.

  APPLICATION DEADLINE

  February 4th, 2025

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

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