Marketing & Administrative Assistant

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE•Wheat Ridge, CO

2d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing & Administrative Assistant supports the Parks & Recreation Department by assisting with marketing and communication efforts while also providing essential administrative support. This role helps maintain organized internal processes, supports coordination with commissions and community partners, and contributes to effective and creative communication with the public. Wheat Ridge was founded during the 1859 Gold Rush as a rest stop for miners and later named for its golden wheat fields. As unsuccessful miners turned to farming, the area thrived with orchards, vegetable fields, and later, greenhouses, earning the title “Carnation City.” Incorporated in 1969, Wheat Ridge now offers a central location with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. It operates as a home-rule city with a council-manager government, where the elected council sets policy, and the manager oversees daily operations and budgeting. CORE VALUES: The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!: Accountability: Employees take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community Change: Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Teamwork: Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort, with each person contributing unique skills, knowledge, and training to achieve common goals. Integrity: Employees uphold the highest ethical standards, recognize the importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the organization. Opportunity: Employees are empowered to grow professionally, develop best practices, and seek challenges to advance the City. NOW!: Employees are proactive, timely, and efficient in responding to the needs of the organization and the community – NOW Park and Recreation services enhance our community and create a great place to live and play! We strive to create and offer services that foster sustainability, as well as to partner with the community to provide exceptional programs, parks, open space and facilities that enhance opportunities for personal growth, well-being and healthy lifestyles.

Requirements

Knowledge of computer software utilized by the Marketing Team including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and social media platforms.
Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills and proficient in creative writing and content creation.
High attention to detail is required.
Intermediate to Advanced comfort level using Microsoft Suite.
Strong ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Express ideas clearly and concisely and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with social media content creation preferred.
Previous experience working in Canva preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in social media content creation and scheduling.
Aid in taking photos and videos of programs & events happening in the City and Parks and Recreation Department.
Assist the marketing team in updating Recreation Center visual displays.
Support in managing inventory and organizing promotional giveaways.
Assisting in the management of in-facility and parks print marketing.
Support the marketing team in document remediation for ADA compliance.
Assisting in the creation of signage to communicate facility and trail/park closures, impacts and modified hours.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist with P-Card reconciliation.
Aid with Incident Report filing and tracking.
Act as the liaison to the Wheat Ridge Community Foundation and assisting with deposits.
Assist with ordering, inventorying, and organizing office supplies.
Assist with preparing agendas, minutes, and meeting packets for the Cultural Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission.