DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST - MARKETING

Full Time
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Posted
Job description
Salary
$41,766.40 - $60,860.80 Annually
Location
Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type
FULL-TIME
Department
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Job Number
02 24 23 REQ 1224
Closing

3/21/2023 11:59 PM Arizona

    DESCRIPTION

    BENEFITS

    QUESTIONS

Definition & Essential Functions

Definition: Under limited supervision, provides a variety of routine and complex public information, media relations, and administrative and technical support in the administration of City government for the Marketing & Communications Division.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks

Specific Duties:
Enters and tracks invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, and budget expenditures in City financial database, spreadsheets, and other tracking tools. Prepares travel orders, travel reservations, and other details.

Assesses division workload and assigns tasks; communicates projected competition dates with internal customers; works directly with vendors to obtain estimates; and ensures smooth completion of projects from concept to delivery.

Proofs and approves submitted content updates for all City websites. Makes minor edits to website contents on behalf of departments on request.

Proofs and approves submitted content for all City social media platforms. May generate unique content for some pages.

Proofreading and “first pass” copy editing of submitted materials.

Coordinates all aspects of high-profile events, to include meal planning, invitation lists, printed materials, and other details.

Assists with monitoring media coverage and tracking the results of division programs and develops regular reports on division tracking measures.

Assist in monitoring effectiveness of communications through a variety of feedback methods.

Gathers information and performs research to support proactive communication to residents, visitors, and city employees.

Other Duties:
In addition, may be required to perform a variety of other duties: prepare correspondence, resolutions, and other written communications; process invoices for payment; arrange meetings, and coordinate activities with other departments, outside agencies, and the public. May be required to perform duties outside of regular business hours.

General Duties:

Establishes effective working relationships with city employees, managers, elected officials, and others to facilitate the internal and external flow of information.

Maintains current knowledge of city programs, projects, city council deliberations and actions to support effective communications planning and implementation.

Maintains effective working relationships and familiarity with outside organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and local business and educational agencies.

Compiles data and prepares routine periodic reports; assists in the management of special projects; develops informational materials; responds to requests and resolves internal complaints through interpretation of City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:
  • Office management and administrative support practices and procedures.
  • Personal computer and software applications for word processing, graphic presentations, spreadsheets, databases, information retrieval and research, and other job-related software.
  • Basic principles and practices of communications and marketing.
  • City operations, functions, policies, and procedures.
  • Community civic and business organizations, groups, and leaders.
  • Department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Presentation preparation, visual aids and displays.
  • Professional level research and writing skills.

Skill in:
  • Organizing and planning projects and work tasks.
  • Gathering information and doing research.
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with City departments, outside organizations and the media.
  • Performing a wide variety of tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments.
  • Preparing accurate and concise reports.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and five (5) years related experience; or an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

Agency
City of Sierra Vista
Address

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635

Phone
520-417-4411
520-439-2151
Website
http://www.sierravistaaz.gov

Definition & Essential Functions

Definition: Under limited supervision, provides a variety of routine and complex public information, media relations, and administrative and technical support in the administration of City government for the Marketing & Communications Division.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks

Specific Duties:
Enters and tracks invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, and budget expenditures in City financial database, spreadsheets, and other tracking tools. Prepares travel orders, travel reservations, and other details.

Assesses division workload and assigns tasks; communicates projected competition dates with internal customers; works directly with vendors to obtain estimates; and ensures smooth completion of projects from concept to delivery.

Proofs and approves submitted content updates for all City websites. Makes minor edits to website contents on behalf of departments on request.

Proofs and approves submitted content for all City social media platforms. May generate unique content for some pages.

Proofreading and “first pass” copy editing of submitted materials.

Coordinates all aspects of high-profile events, to include meal planning, invitation lists, printed materials, and other details.

Assists with monitoring media coverage and tracking the results of division programs and develops regular reports on division tracking measures.

Assist in monitoring effectiveness of communications through a variety of feedback methods.

Gathers information and performs research to support proactive communication to residents, visitors, and city employees.

Other Duties:
In addition, may be required to perform a variety of other duties: prepare correspondence, resolutions, and other written communications; process invoices for payment; arrange meetings, and coordinate activities with other departments, outside agencies, and the public. May be required to perform duties outside of regular business hours.

General Duties:

Establishes effective working relationships with city employees, managers, elected officials, and others to facilitate the internal and external flow of information.

Maintains current knowledge of city programs, projects, city council deliberations and actions to support effective communications planning and implementation.

Maintains effective working relationships and familiarity with outside organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and local business and educational agencies.

Compiles data and prepares routine periodic reports; assists in the management of special projects; develops informational materials; responds to requests and resolves internal complaints through interpretation of City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:
  • Office management and administrative support practices and procedures.
  • Personal computer and software applications for word processing, graphic presentations, spreadsheets, databases, information retrieval and research, and other job-related software.
  • Basic principles and practices of communications and marketing.
  • City operations, functions, policies, and procedures.
  • Community civic and business organizations, groups, and leaders.
  • Department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Presentation preparation, visual aids and displays.
  • Professional level research and writing skills.

Skill in:
  • Organizing and planning projects and work tasks.
  • Gathering information and doing research.
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with City departments, outside organizations and the media.
  • Performing a wide variety of tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments.
  • Preparing accurate and concise reports.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and five (5) years related experience; or an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.


The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.

Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.

Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.

Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.

Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.

Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.

Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.

All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.

Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.

Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.

Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.


Agency
City of Sierra Vista
Address

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635

Phone
520-417-4411
520-439-2151

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