Marketing Assistant

There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Economic Development Department. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill possible future vacancies in all assignment areas.

First review of applications will be Monday, May 11, 2026.

A Marketing Assistant is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of marketing content and activities for an assignment. This class performs related duties as required.

Arizona Museum of Natural History Assignment: An Arizona Museum of Natural History Marketing Assistant assists with development and copywriting of all communications, advertising, and promotional materials (brochures, newsletters, ads, displays, website, press releases, etc.); coordinates and monitors the implementation of marketing activities, projects, and schedules within budget; administers websites; all social media sites; coordinates e-marketing efforts; works public relations events and community relations activities;

maintains and manages marketing-related archives and files; maintains events calendar and event information; updates media database; and performs related duties as required. In addition, the Marketing Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks related to the Arizona Museum of Natural History education department including, but not limited to, program implementation; database management; outreach; photography of events and programs;

delivery and interaction with program staff, teachers, and volunteers; and performs related duties as required. This classification may also partner with other staff and/or programs within the Arts and Culture Department, other City departments, and outside agencies as appropriate, for the purpose of implementing and executing educational programming.

i.d.e.a Museum Assignment: The i.d.e.a Museum Marketing Assistant is responsible for developing and writing inspirational stories about the museum, which may include research, interviewing members, donors, sponsors or educational experts; creating/curating dynamic social media content, which may include filming/editing short videos and managing comments and reviews; taking photos of members and visitors of the museum for use in promotional materials; assisting with museum surveys;

compiling content for communications messages; and drafting/editing marketing materials, including advertisements, related to growing members, visitors, donors, and sponsors. This classification may also partner with other staff and/or programs within the Arts and Culture department, other City departments, and outside agencies as appropriate for the purpose of implementing and executing marketing programs.

Mesa Arts Center Assignment: A Mesa Arts Center Marketing Assistant plans, generates and places content for social media and Google AdWords campaigns, and manages the online community; assists with development and copywriting of all communications, advertising, and promotional materials (brochures, newsletters, ads, displays, website, press releases, email, etc.); coordinates and monitors the implementation of marketing activities, projects, and schedules within budget;

supports photo and video editing efforts; administers websites; supports e-marketing efforts; works public relations events and community relations activities; maintains and manages marketing-related archives and files; maintains events calendar and event information; and performs related duties as required.

Marketing & Business Development Assignment: The Marketing Assistant in this assignment creates, curates, and maintains social media content; creates and distributes bimonthly and quarterly department newsletters; coordinates event registration and travel for marketing and business development staff; captures, collects, and edits digital content (photos, videos, audio, etc.); manages digital content files; manages and reconciles procurement card accounts; plans, prepares, and supports department events;

updates and manages departmental websites; assists with tenant invoice billing; reviews and presents quarterly social media analytics; maintains online marketing and business development events calendar; conducts routine inventory of promotional items and marketing collateral and reorders supplies; and creates and manages online departmental forms. Employees in this assignment may also partner with other staff and/or programs within the Economic Development department, other City departments, and outside agencies as directed for the purpose of supporting the department’s marketing and business development strategy.

Public Information Office (PIO) Assignment: An MFMD Marketing Assistant assists with the development and copywriting of communications, advertising, and promotional materials; assists with marketing special projects/events; and assists with the planning and coordination of projects/events. This…