Part Time Communication Specialist I- Park & Recreation
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Communication Specialist I to the team! This position will be responsible for assisting in the management of the Park & Recreation Department’s social media pages, gathering and creating marketing content, and responding to citizen inquiries. The incumbent will also assist in managing internal and external communications regarding the department’s programs and service offerings and creating promotional materials, such as brochures, inserts and newsletters. The successful candidate will have experience in social media management as well as a strong understanding of communication trends and best practices. This part-time position will work a flexible schedule of up to 29 hours per week, which may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends as needed based on business needs. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of public relations, communications, or related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or directly related field
- Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes
- May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
- Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Experience with social media management and content development
- Familiarity with Canva highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage internal and external communications, as assigned
- Perform a variety of administrative activities in support of the public information office, which may include: addressing letters for mailing; compiling information for packets; setting up rooms for meetings; delivering informational packets; making directional signs for meetings; and/or, performing other related activities
- Prepare, edit and design publications and brochures; review and verifies style; coordinate and/or build graphics and layout; capture, take and/or selects photographs; prepare and gather content; and coordinate print materials production
- Perform research; gather and evaluate data and information for communication planning and delivery; monitor and recommend communication opportunities and technologies that align with goals and strategies of assignment; evaluates communications results
- Serve as a department liaison and provides communications support; assist with media inquiries; coordinate departmental response to information requests and inquiries; participate in meetings; facilitate the provision of responses and solutions to customer concerns
- Prepare and coordinate content for news releases, announcements, newsletters, and presentations; edits departmental communications; gathers and edits content; writes articles; prepares speaking points; coordinates and evaluates correspondence, management reports, information released to the media
- Provide website support focusing on community outreach, audience targeting and engagement; plans, creates, monitors and edits web content and campaign communications; coordinates social media communications and selects appropriate platforms
- Identify, develop, implement and maintain processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement
- Participate and provide event and special project coordination and support of promotional items, communications and related resources
- Research sources for promotional items; order materials; maintain files, data, logs, reports, schedules, digital archives and/or documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
