COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - MARKETING
Salary:
$79,684.
80 - $121,638.
40 AnnuallyLocation :
Arlington METRO-accessible , VAJob Type:
Full-Time PermanentRemote Employment:
Flexible/HybridJob Number:
1608-24C-DPR-SDDepartment:
Department of Parks and RecreationDivision:
DPR Administrative ServicesOpening Date:
08/04/2023Closing Date:
8/17/2023 11:
59 PM EasternPosition Information Are you a creative and strategic marketing professional who is passionate about using your skills to promote the beauty and benefits of parks and recreation? If so, Arlington's (DPR) is seeking a dynamic marketing and communications professional to join our team.
We are seeking an experienced Communications Specialist - Marketing to develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns to promote DPR services, events, programs, and facilities which showcase the great options we offer to our diverse community.
DPR manages 149 parks, 56 miles of multi-use trails, and 14 community centers and facilities, providing residents and visitors with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, fitness, and social events.
Specific duties include:
Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to increase community engagement and participation in parks and recreation activities; Create and manage content for print, web, social media, in-person tabling events, and other channels to reach targeted audiences; Serve as an alternate Department Public Information Officer; Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, local media, and sponsorships that can enhance the Department's visibility, brand recognition, and initiatives; Manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and resources to ensure effective delivery of in-person and digital marketing initiatives; Monitor and report on key performance metrics and use data to improve marketing outcomes.
Produce content for press releases, publications, internal newsletters, news, special feature articles, eNews, web pages, calendar listings, and internal documents such as policies, speeches, and talking points; Develop and give presentations to groups regarding projects, procedures or general information about departmental programs or initiatives; and Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Effective communication skills and ability to respond to media requests or write press releases; Time-management skills to balance workloads, meet deadlines and coordinate efforts across a large organization, with the ability to work on projects independently and in a team environment; Demonstrated ability developing and design marketing plans and materials, including for communities who speak languages other than English; Demonstrated experience in graphic design; and Proven ability to facilitate small and large group conversations with staff and stakeholders who have different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public policy, public administration, education, journalism, public relations, or a related field; and Considerable experience in public engagement, communications, governmental policy, community organizing, journalism, public relations, or public information.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.
A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in related field and experience in one or more of the following:
Managing communications or marketing; Digital marketing and/or graphic design; Community engagement for recreation programming, capital planning, design, and/or construction projects; and Working in an environment providing services related to parks and recreation, capital improvement projects, urban development, or other government services.
Special Requirements A complete application will include a work sample.
Please attach to your application an example of a marketing plan, communications project, or presentation you developed.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, core hours are 9:
00 A.
M.
- 5:
30 P.
M.
, with a flexible work schedule and telework opportunities.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for community meetings, engagements, special events or emergencies requiring communications response.
The official job title is Communications Specialist II.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
#LI-Hybrid Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department.
Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system.
Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include:
(1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process.
Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time AppointmentsAll jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 Please select your highest level of education:
High School Diploma/Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree (or above) 02 Please indicate the amount of experience you have in Communications and/or Marketing? None 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 years or more 03 Please select if you have experience in any of the following:
Developing and executing communications and marketing plans Creating engaging content for social media, electronic newsletters, print flyers Working in an environment providing services related to parks and recreation, capital improvement projects, urban development, or other government services Responding to media inquiries for an organization Writing talking points, FAQs or briefing papers, press releases, publications, or news stories Speaking to the public or media Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
,), Venngage, Canva or other graphic design tools Writing for the web, enewsletters, social media and/or press releases None of the above 04 Please use this space (or attach a cover letter) to describe your experience developing communications strategies and/or marketing plans? Put N/A, if not applicable 05 I understand that I must attach an example of a marketing plan, communications project, or presentation I developed.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator Adobe In Design Adobe Photoshop Brochure Design Capital Budgeting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$79,684.
80 - $121,638.
40 AnnuallyLocation :
Arlington METRO-accessible , VAJob Type:
Full-Time PermanentRemote Employment:
Flexible/HybridJob Number:
1608-24C-DPR-SDDepartment:
Department of Parks and RecreationDivision:
DPR Administrative ServicesOpening Date:
08/04/2023Closing Date:
8/17/2023 11:
59 PM EasternPosition Information Are you a creative and strategic marketing professional who is passionate about using your skills to promote the beauty and benefits of parks and recreation? If so, Arlington's (DPR) is seeking a dynamic marketing and communications professional to join our team.
We are seeking an experienced Communications Specialist - Marketing to develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns to promote DPR services, events, programs, and facilities which showcase the great options we offer to our diverse community.
DPR manages 149 parks, 56 miles of multi-use trails, and 14 community centers and facilities, providing residents and visitors with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, fitness, and social events.
Specific duties include:
Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to increase community engagement and participation in parks and recreation activities; Create and manage content for print, web, social media, in-person tabling events, and other channels to reach targeted audiences; Serve as an alternate Department Public Information Officer; Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, local media, and sponsorships that can enhance the Department's visibility, brand recognition, and initiatives; Manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and resources to ensure effective delivery of in-person and digital marketing initiatives; Monitor and report on key performance metrics and use data to improve marketing outcomes.
Produce content for press releases, publications, internal newsletters, news, special feature articles, eNews, web pages, calendar listings, and internal documents such as policies, speeches, and talking points; Develop and give presentations to groups regarding projects, procedures or general information about departmental programs or initiatives; and Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Effective communication skills and ability to respond to media requests or write press releases; Time-management skills to balance workloads, meet deadlines and coordinate efforts across a large organization, with the ability to work on projects independently and in a team environment; Demonstrated ability developing and design marketing plans and materials, including for communities who speak languages other than English; Demonstrated experience in graphic design; and Proven ability to facilitate small and large group conversations with staff and stakeholders who have different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in communications, public policy, public administration, education, journalism, public relations, or a related field; and Considerable experience in public engagement, communications, governmental policy, community organizing, journalism, public relations, or public information.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement.
A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in related field and experience in one or more of the following:
Managing communications or marketing; Digital marketing and/or graphic design; Community engagement for recreation programming, capital planning, design, and/or construction projects; and Working in an environment providing services related to parks and recreation, capital improvement projects, urban development, or other government services.
Special Requirements A complete application will include a work sample.
Please attach to your application an example of a marketing plan, communications project, or presentation you developed.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information Work Hours:
Monday - Friday, core hours are 9:
00 A.
M.
- 5:
30 P.
M.
, with a flexible work schedule and telework opportunities.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for community meetings, engagements, special events or emergencies requiring communications response.
The official job title is Communications Specialist II.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
#LI-Hybrid Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department.
Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system.
Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include:
(1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process.
Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time AppointmentsAll jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 Please select your highest level of education:
High School Diploma/Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree (or above) 02 Please indicate the amount of experience you have in Communications and/or Marketing? None 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 years or more 03 Please select if you have experience in any of the following:
Developing and executing communications and marketing plans Creating engaging content for social media, electronic newsletters, print flyers Working in an environment providing services related to parks and recreation, capital improvement projects, urban development, or other government services Responding to media inquiries for an organization Writing talking points, FAQs or briefing papers, press releases, publications, or news stories Speaking to the public or media Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
,), Venngage, Canva or other graphic design tools Writing for the web, enewsletters, social media and/or press releases None of the above 04 Please use this space (or attach a cover letter) to describe your experience developing communications strategies and/or marketing plans? Put N/A, if not applicable 05 I understand that I must attach an example of a marketing plan, communications project, or presentation I developed.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator Adobe In Design Adobe Photoshop Brochure Design Capital Budgeting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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