Marketing Assistant (Recreation Activity Instructor

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreations offers a variety of opportunities to keep residents active and engaged. Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk citizens.

Assists the marketing team with the planning, development, and execution of marketing and communication initiatives that promote departmental programs, services, facilities, and special events. The Marketing Assistant provides creative and administrative support by producing digital content, capturing and editing video and photos, assisting with social media management, and supporting the execution of marketing campaigns. This position also performs a variety of administrative duties to support the daily operations of the Marketing team.

• Creates, captures, and edits high-quality video and photographic content for use across digital platforms, social media, websites, presentations, and other marketing materials.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives to increase awareness of departmental programs, services, facilities, and special events.
• Assists in the development, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring of social media content across platforms to support marking objectives and increase community engagement.
• Supports the creation of digital and print marketing materials by assisting with graphic design, copywriting, and content development.
• Assists with on-site coverage of departmental programs, community events, and special events by capturing video and photo content.
• Provides administrative support to the Marketing team as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Work requires knowledge of marketing, communications, digital media, social media, or related creative fields. Experience in marketing, communications, digital media, videography, photography, social media management, graphic design, or a related field is preferred.

The ideal candidate will possess strong written & verbal communication skills, confidence with engaging with diverse audiences, self-motivation, and the ability to be an enthusiastic team player.