What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist - Part Time position at Town of Superior?
The Communications Specialist is responsible for the distribution of communication through various digital and print modes. The Communications Specialist is a versatile communicator able to create entire communication packages ranging from professional marketing collateral and press releases to powerful social media content. This position acts as an internal service to bring the information of various Town departments to our diverse constituency in an accurate, efficient, compelling and engaging manner. The Communications Specialist will work primarily on a computer, compiling, creating, designing, writing and editing communication content in partnership with various Town staff. Other duties will include data analysis, website assistance, accessibility compliance and research as needed.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Communications and Community Engagement Manager with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in performing duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and making decisions regarding needs and requests.
This is a part-time job working 20 hours per week (four hours per day), and work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some evening and weekend work as communication needs arise.
Hiring range is $29.92 - $35.34 per hour, depending on qualifications.
- Gathers, compiles and organizes content.
- Creates engaging, compelling and accurate communications pieces
- Prepares marketing materials for various programs and events
- Prepares social media across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms
- Prepares departmental newsletters, including writing, design and image editing
- Prepares a variety of other communication, including press releases, emails, presentations, reports, website copy and signage
- Conducts a variety of administration tasks
- Assists with ADA compliance for the Town’s website and helps to address accessibility issues
- Proof-reads and edits communication materials in order to minimize mistakes and maximize accuracy
- Assists in website edits and updates
- Works professionally with various staff across departments and externally with Town partners to communicate their messages to Town partners
- Takes direction and moves projects to completion within tight deadlines
- High attention to detail
- Advanced skills and versatility in writing and editing, including news items, press releases features, website copy, social media content and marketing collateral; Proficient in Associated Press (AP) style
- Proficient skills and knowledge of marketing best practices and tools
- Proficient skills and knowledge of social media best practices and tools
- Ability to gather information professionally and produce content that is accurate, engaging, compelling and effective.
- Ability to take complex concepts and ideas and communicate them in a way they can be received and understood by a broad range of people
- Capable skills in graphic design, layout and media production
- Ability to manipulate digital images and other collateral
- Familiarity in Photoshop, InDesign, PremierPro, Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Ability to learn new software or web-based applications quickly, including but not limited to GovDelivery, GovAccess, CiviRec, CivicEngage, WordPress, and Sprout Social
- Advanced computer skills
- Ability and desire to stay up to date with new communication styles and norms as well as new platforms and tools of communication
- Ability to be resourceful in finding the information and tools needed to complete a task.
- Ability to build rapport, confidence and reliability in collaboration with various colleagues within the organization and Town partners outside the organization
- Ability to handle difficult issues gracefully, tackle problems respectfully and manage conflicts humbly.
- Ability to be flexible in all aspects of the communication process from concept to delivery
- Ability to handle changes of direction and feedback during times of high-pressure
- Ability to work independently with self-initiative
- Knowledge of the Town of Superior as a whole (history, culture and policy)
- Knowledge of the Town of Superior Communications Plan and Brand Guidelines
- Knowledge of accessibility guidelines
- Knowledge of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity best practices and willingness for continual learning
- Ability to see the big picture and understand the ripple effect of any piece of communication delivered to the public
SPECIAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, communications or related field
- Three years of experience in the communications field
Salary : $30 - $41