Status: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt
Salary: Starts at $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (Depending upon Experience)
Location:City Center
Hours: 20 hours per week; schedule varies based on business needs
Reporting Relationship:Reports toCommunications Manager
Communications Division
The Communications Division supports all City
departments/divisions and is responsible for leading the City’s
communication and marketing efforts by ensuring the timely distribution
of accurate, relevant information to citizens, businesses and employees
in a manner that reflects the City’s high professional standards.
Position Details
The Communications Assistant supports the
Communications Division with the City’s internal and external
communication and marketing efforts. The primary position
responsibilities and areas of impact are:
· Serves
as content coordinator for the City’s intranet and multimedia displays;
generates and schedules content; imports and edits graphics; posts and
organizes files.
· Updates City website and social media content.
· Provides
general technical assistance to the communications team and other City
staff with project coordination, writing, editing, photography and other
related tasks.
· Works effectively with contracted graphic designer and other outside vendors.
· Monitors
public inquiries submitted to Communications voicemail and/or
Communications email and directs inquiries to subject matter experts as
appropriate, or responds on behalf of division, while also maintaining
database of such inquiries.
· Generates reports related to City’s social media platforms and website, and media coverage.
· Organizes and maintains division resources such as photos, print material libraries, premium items and other related material.
While these areas are the primary focus of the
position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called
upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the
City.
Position Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field
Work Experience:Minimum of three years of marketing/communications/PR experience including the following:
· Writing for internal and external audiences for full range of media, including print, web and social media.
· Collaborating with a team of communications professionals with a common goal.
· Creating and producing marketing collateral.
· Still photography experience desirable.
Skills:
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
· Self-directed and willing to take initiative
· Excellent written and verbal communication
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift/pull/push/move/carry up to 30 lbs, and the ability to bend/stand/reach.
City Expectations
All employees are expected to contribute to the success of our organization by demonstrating the shared expectations: Customer Focus, Flexibility, Initiative, Results Orientation, Public Stewardship, and Teamwork.
Position Specific Expectations
Communication: Able to convey a
message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise
manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a
variety of communication settings and styles.
Attention to Detail: Able to find
errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a
high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not
repeated.
Accountability: Follows through on
commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks; takes responsibilities for
actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions
and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains
confidentiality; is prepared and punctual.
Organization: Ability to coordinate
several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a
polite and professional manner; prioritizes what needs to get done;
keeps things neat and orderly; utilizes tools for efficiency; factors
several considerations when planning; establishes methods to ensure
routine tasks are completed.
Pre-employment Process
The City of Eden Prairie conducts professional
reference and criminal history checks for all employees joining the
organization. In addition, the following is required for this specific
position:driver’s check (must have valid driver’s license and excellent
driving record). All final candidates must successfully complete and
pass the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.
Application Process
Please complete an on-line application by the deadline located on our Web site at www.edenprairie.org, click on “Employment Opportunities.”
Application Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2011
Review Applications: October 31 – November 2
Communication to Candidates: Thursday, November 3, 2011
First Interview: Friday, November 4 or Monday, November 7
Final Interview: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
