Marketing & Communications Specialist

Overview

General

Purpose:

This part-time, seasonal role will fulfill duties for Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department communications and marketing team from spring through fall.

The role will work with the Marketing & Outreach Manager to assist with graphic design, social media posting, general organization and project management, website updates and data entry, event support and on-site photography / videography, special projects, and production of printed flyers and posters.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $21.00 - $23.00

Hourly Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week.

• Conduct work with professionalism and compassion for everyone encountered.
• Contribute to effective relationships with third-party vendors, organizations, cultural and community organizations, and City personnel.
• Ability to work on evenings and weekends occasionally.
• Use creative skills to create graphics using Canva to create social media posts, flyers and other graphics.
• Photograph events and programs as needed.
• Organize and manage image assets.
• Copy edit and write with strong attention to detail.
• Work under short deadlines and under pressure. Creatively problem-solve when required.
• Regular attendance and check-ins with supervisors (in-person and/or virtual).
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Monitor and follow city-wide safety policy and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, and report any unsafe activities and conditions.
• Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis. College degree in a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated professional experience in communications, media and content creation, writing, marketing, public relations, or related field required.
• Experience using Canva to design graphics for social media posting and printed materials required.
• Experience composing and scheduling social media posts required.
• Experience managing a professional social media account preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both public and staff.
• Ability to work well with others and individually.
• A willingness to learn new things and flexibility to carry out various communications related tasks as assigned.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends at large public events.
• Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver  license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver’s license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City’s vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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