Communications Assistant

Green Valley Recreation • Green Valley, AZ

3d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Green Valley Recreation, Inc. (GVR) is a private, non-profit recreation organization that provides facilities and programs for the largely-retired community of Green Valley, AZ, 30 minutes south of downtown Tucson. Among GVR’s fifteen recreation centers are thirteen pools and spas, six fitness centers, sports courts, auditoriums and meeting rooms, social gathering spaces, and well-equipped hobby shops. Access to facilities, clubs, and amenities is a perk of employment. The Communications Department is a small team that is responsible for effectively communicating all facets of Green Valley Recreation to its membership, and the Green Valley community at-large, primarily through digital and print media outlets. GVR’s mission is to provide excellent facilities and services that create opportunities for recreation, social activities, and leisure education to enhance the quality of our members’ lives. As an employee, access to facilities, clubs, classes, and performance tickets are perks of employment that can also be enjoyed by one member of the employee's household. GVR’s staff team enjoys a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage. Matching 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 5% of pay after 1,000 hours worked, very generous PTO accrual for both full-time and part-time staff. Job Summary The Communications Assistant generates, publishes, monitors, and updates informational and marketing content on GVR’s well-established channels including print publications, website, social media, and staff materials. The pace of the work ranges from steady to fast, with triannual, monthly, weekly, and more frequent deadlines. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can write accurately and articulately in an established voice, consistently balance multiple priorities under minimal supervision without losing momentum or accuracy, and collaborate with tact, accountability, and professionalism as a dependable, solutions-oriented team player.

Requirements

• Associates degree in communications, marketing or an associated field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience
• Must maintain a valid, current driver’s license.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including editing tools, PowerPoint, or other presentation software, Outlook, WordPress with Elementor, Canva, Issuu, and Mailchimp or similar.
• Demonstrated photography and videography skills that meet current social media marketing standards with preference to experience in a non-profit environment.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as telephone, computer, copier, and calculator
• Ability to cooperate, collaborate, and work well with all levels of an organization, one-on-one and on teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, motivation, excellent time-management skills, and self-discipline.
• Hands-on experience with brand management and corporate culture principles.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while navigating multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, membership, and the public
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, with varying hours, including nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequently requires talking and hearing; occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand, and/or finger movements to type/work on a computer.
• Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Communications Manager to create effective and timely two-way communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Adopting established voices and observing established guidelines, collects and occasionally writes copy for weekly eblasts, newsletters, triannual recreation catalogs, the website, local media, bulletins, presentations, and social media.
• Attends events and activities to capture photos and video to report on and promote programs.
• Assists in building and maintaining a content library to include boilerplate, photos, graphics, art, and video.
• Contributes to the effort to build and manage the use of a comprehensive brand kit and style guide.
• Copyedits and/or proofs content created by staff, board members, and other stakeholders.
• Reviews materials developed by staff for style and brand standards.
• Observing established brand guidelines, creates posters and bulletins (including digital bulletins) promoting recreation opportunities and informing members of service changes.
• Continuously monitors the GVR website and all content related to GVR to ensure information remains accurate, relevant, and up to date.
• Develops and maintains effective lines of communication with the various GVR divisions to ensure members and staff remain well-informed and concerns are addressed promptly.
• Monitors the hotline email for club content, eblast subscription information, and customer service inquiries.
• Provide administrative and technical assistance as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• As an employee, access to facilities, clubs, classes, and performance tickets are perks of employment that can also be enjoyed by one member of the employee's household.
• GVR’s staff team enjoys a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Matching 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 5% of pay after 1,000 hours worked, very generous PTO accrual for both full-time and part-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree