Marketing & Graphic Design Specialist
About The Position
This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $26.88 - $30.55 per hour, DOE. The Missoula County Fairgrounds is seeking a MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST to join their team. This position develops and implements integrated marketing and communications strategies, produces creative aspect and content, and monitors brand essence and style across all mediums for the Western Montana Fair, Fairgrounds Foundation, and Missoula County Fairgrounds. This role places a strong emphasis on digital marketing, social media strategy, and audience engagement in addition to providing professional-level graphic design support. To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted. Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume. Please include a digital PDF portfolio highlighting examples of graphic design, social media, or marketing materials you've developed. Please limit the file size to 10MB. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor's Degree. Degrees best suited for this position include graphic design, photography, fine arts, public relations or marketing.
- Requires two years of design experience.
- Experience in managing social media campaigns, digital marketing strategy, and brand engagement strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads development of creative digital campaigns to grow audiences, expand online reach, and drive attendance at major events through organic and paid social media, influencer engagement, and emerging platforms.
- Strengthens brand awareness through integrated strategies
- collaborates with Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Foundation, Fairground partners and Missoula County staff, contractors, superintendents, volunteers, and lessees to develop and produce deliverables including but not limited to training materials, booklets, fundraising packets and other print assets, videos, displays, social media content, promotional materials, email campaigns and signage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
