Job description

VALPARAISO PARKS DEPARTMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

JOB POSTING

The Valparaiso Parks Department is accepting resumes for the part-time position described below.

POSITION: Social Media Coordinator STATUS: Part-time

DEPARTMENT: Parks Department FLSA: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned JOB CATEGORY: $15.00 Hr +/- DOQ

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the

position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. The City of Valparaiso provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees

and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or

perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

This position is part of the Marketing Division and reports directly to the Marketing Director. A person in this position should have strong organizational skills, professional communication skills, customer service skills, healthy work ethic, the ability to be flexible and multi-task, and the ability to work effectively in a team approach.

DUTIES

• As the on-site representative of Valpo Parks, must always uphold a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ensures brand consistency throughout Valpo Parks platforms.
• Develops, implements, and administers all social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,

YouTube, TikTok etc. for all department accounts.

• Contributes to the strategic planning and overall marketing direction of the department. Provides insights and recommendations of new ideas for improvement and/or change.
• Interprets staff’s needs and develop a concept to suit their purpose, present finalized ideas, and concepts to the Marketing Director.
• Delivers creative solutions that strengthen and differentiate us from the competitors in our market.
• Prepares final product through image processing, color correction, retouching, and pre/postproduction work.
• Meets deadlines by providing time for multiple drafts for review.
• Proofreads/edits marketing collateral prior to sending to others for review.
• Understands graphic design standards, production methods, and costs for products/processes utilized in marketing.
• Attend events and daily operations to take photos and video needed for promotion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Background in print and digital production, web maintenance.
• Knowledge of graphic design with the ability to design and pre-flight projects.
• Knowledge of marketing principles.
• Ability to compile, review, classify, prioritize, analyze, and present data.
• Ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
• Ability to compile, review, classify, prioritize, analyze, and present data.
• Ability to communicate effectively on an individual or group basis; includes ability to speak and write clearly.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software applications as may be necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and other software applications as may be necessary to perform essential job functions.

• A working knowledge of standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite).
• PC and Mac platform.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work independently.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

MACHINES & EQUIPMENT

Standard office equipment that includes computers, fax and copy machines, and telephones. Other equipment may include, but not limited to, DSLR cameras, iPhones/Android/Google Phones, video tripods, paper cutting machines, pickup trucks, vans, golf carts, ATV, sound systems, and any other equipment associated with use in a recreational facility and/or park.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties primarily in a standard office environment and sometimes outdoor facilities, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, bending/reaching, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, handling/grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication, keyboarding, speaking clearly, color perception, and close/far vision/depth perception.

Incumbent may be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures, and fumes, odors, dust, dirt, noise.

Parks/Marketing

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: One location

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