What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Media Specialist-Temporary, Part-time, Non-benefited position at City of Chandler, Arizona?
Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a
Digital Media Specialist. This position is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited and serves at the discretion of the department director. This position is scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Please include a sample social media campaign with your application.
Why work for Chandler?
The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department develops and maintains community and media relations as well as communication programs to present municipal information to the public. This includes publications, press releases, websites, social media, videos and government cable television programming. The department also coordinates citizens' requests for service, public meetings on topical issues, and other citywide public affairs projects. In addition, it provides support to the Mayor, City Council, and City Departments.
Who We Are Looking For
The primary function of this position is to provide assistance to Communications and Public Affairs (CAPA) in the production of digital content. The ideal candidates for this position would be an upper-level students or recent graduates who have studied communications, marketing, journalism and/or public relations. This position provides a great opportunity to gain practical work experience in public affairs, communications, social media, graphic design, multimedia and community outreach.
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a
Digital Media Specialist. This position is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited and serves at the discretion of the department director. This position is scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Please include a sample social media campaign with your application.
Why work for Chandler?
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department develops and maintains community and media relations as well as communication programs to present municipal information to the public. This includes publications, press releases, websites, social media, videos and government cable television programming. The department also coordinates citizens' requests for service, public meetings on topical issues, and other citywide public affairs projects. In addition, it provides support to the Mayor, City Council, and City Departments.
Who We Are Looking For
The primary function of this position is to provide assistance to Communications and Public Affairs (CAPA) in the production of digital content. The ideal candidates for this position would be an upper-level students or recent graduates who have studied communications, marketing, journalism and/or public relations. This position provides a great opportunity to gain practical work experience in public affairs, communications, social media, graphic design, multimedia and community outreach.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 6 months experience with digital media production, digital media photography or social media content development
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
