What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Manager position at City of Little Rock, AR?

Salary : $56,971.00 Annually

Location : Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, AR

Job Type : Full Time- Regular Position

Job Number : CVB-2025-02

Department : Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau

Division : Finance & Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Supervisory Responsibility? : No

On-Line Applications Only? : Yes

Department : : CVB

Grade : C42

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety / Security Sensitive Designation

This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

This position is not considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement Weather policy.

JOB OBJECTIVE : To serve as the primary content creator and strategic communicator for the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) by creating, managing, and delivering internal and external communications that align with LRCVB's branding and marketing strategies to promote the City of Little Rock as a premier destination for tourism, conventions, and events; serves as public relations liaison by providing support and ensuring continuity in public relations efforts as required.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related area; two (2) years of experience in marketing or communications, to include demonstrated experience in the development of content to promote branding, marketing and communications strategies or related areas. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings : drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.

DISCLAIMER :

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

Online applications only

Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.

Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.

List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.

All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message / email address listed on account.

You may check your inbox in your Careers / LittleRock account to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.

Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at Careers / LittleRock or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time Employees Health Insurance - Cigna - Cost per pay period Base Plan - Emp only : $15.16; Emp Spouse : $267.78, Emp Child(ren) : $221.85; Family : $474.48.

Buy-up 1 Plan : Emp only : $47.42; Emp Spouse : $335.54, Emp Child(ren) : $283.15; Family : $571.27.

Buy-up 2 Plan : Emp only : $59.05; Emp Spouse : $359.95, Emp Child(ren) : $305.24; Family : $606.14.

High Deductible Plan : Emp only : $410.00; Emp Spouse : $256.97, Emp Child(ren) : $212.05; Family : $459.03.

Four (4) plans to choose from : Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible

Base Plan : $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays : $0, $20, $40, $80 copay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4

Buy-up 1 Plan : $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays : $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.

Buy-up 2 Plan : $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays : $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.

High Deductible Plan : $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions : Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible