What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications & Marketing Coordinator position at Town of Queen Creek, AZ?
Description
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.
This position focuses on environmental programs, specifically trash, recycling and water conservation.JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Positions assigned to this class are responsible for developing, writing, and/or coordinating the Town’s marketing efforts, establishing and implementing publicity plans for environmentally focused outreach events, projects and campaigns, coordinating signage and printed materials, and monitoring and measuring data to evaluate progress towards goals.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a fully qualified, experienced level communications and marketing classification in the communications and marketing job family. Incumbent(s) performs the full range of communications/marketing support duties under general supervision. Classification requires solid knowledge of transactional and/or work standards for completing tasks and assignments of a varied nature. Work may vary from basic to more complex duties and issues but are generally within expected parameters.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.
- Plans, organizes, and implements Town special events and activities relating to assigned programs; develops new and innovative approaches to outreach strategies; works on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborates with residents, public and private agencies and other stakeholders in developing goals and priorities in implementing assigned programs.
- Generates creative copy for marketing materials and community outreach, including brochures, newsletters, social media, signage, etc.;
- Coordinates a variety of signage calendars, editorial calendars, graphic design schedules, etc.
- Monitors and analyzes programs by designing data collection forms such as audits, checklists and questionnaires and other tools to measure program success.
- Works with the members of assigned department to communicate timely information through the media; coordinates electronic and digital media activities, generate special event and workshop advertising needs; coordinates sponsor/vendor solicitations; and works through the special event application processes.
- Participates in the creation and design of marketing campaign materials for assigned programs and special events; updates the applicable sections of the Town’s website; creates and implements publicity plans for all applicable outreach campaigns and events.
- Educates the community by representing the applicable programs at neighborhood association meetings, educational conferences, workshops, and seminars; plans events and conducts presentations for audiences of all ages.
- Prepares marketing material/collateral materials, incorporating graphic design techniques.
- Provides related department support activities.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Associate's Degree preferred.
The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.
Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Arizona State Retirement System membership
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
- Town-paid basic life insurance
- Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
- Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
- Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
- Retirement Health Savings Account
- Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
- Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
- Vacation leave hours annually
- Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Optional income replacement insurance
- Worker's compensation insurance
- Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
- Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
- Direct deposit of paychecks
- Wellness Programs with incentives
