The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Social Media Officer in the Department of Communications. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, coordinates development and implementation of social media communications for the City, maintains positive relations between the public and the City, manages social media initiatives across all departments citywide and performs related duties as assigned.

Our team plays an integral role in promoting the vision, programs, and services of our premier organization. If you are a well-rounded social media professional with excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, who thrives in a fast-paced and progressive work environment, you may be a good fit for our growing team.

A successful candidate will possess professional level experience with the following:

Creating, scheduling, and maintaining campaigns with content that is relevant, appropriate, and on trend to engage customers and customer satisfaction
Monitoring activity and performance and using data to provide comprehensive, accurate, and timely reports
Setting key goals for social media campaigns and approved strategies

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major course work in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field
Five (5) years of full-time experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, or communications

Desirable: Experience as a reporter/writer and on-camera talent with primary responsibility for posting to social media
Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
Desirable: Experience supervising professional staff

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
3) Attached Portfolio Samples*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Thursday, March 7, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

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