City of Huntington Beach: Department Assistant (Temp)

Digital Marketer is needed in Huntington Beach, United States.

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Client: City of Huntington Beach, CA

Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Contract: Temporary

This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position.

The City of Huntington Beach’s Office of Communications (in the Office of the City Manager) is seeking a part time Department Assistant to assist with the City’s marketing and communications efforts across multiple platforms including social media, cable TV, and print. The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, experienced in web applications and new technology, and able to work in a fast paced environment. The incumbent will also possess strong writing skills.

Note:

This recruitment may close at any time, and will close once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Under supervision, assist with the preparation of public service announcements (i.e. social media posts, video scripts, fliers, etc)
• Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, setting up video shoots and press conferences, proofreading content
• Research specific issues that must be communicated with the public
• Monitor content on PIO communications outlets for appropriateness, timeliness, and context. Outlets include social media platforms, websites, HBTV, print and TV media.
• Upload approved content onto City websites, including www.SurfCityBreak.com and www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
• Generate ideas for cable television and social media content
• Assist with the design of printed materials, infographics, and other visuals to illustrate our public information
• Assist with the development of marketing plans for various programs, news, and events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments a needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Business English, spelling and grammar; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; personal computer operations; basic math principles; effective public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques.

Ability to: Utilize general office equipment such as telephone, fax, printers, copiers, and computers; learn and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations; conduct basic research; compile and analyze data and prepare accurate reports and correspondence; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; maintain work effectiveness and meet deadlines with frequent changes in workload and the priority of assignments; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide quality customer service.

Education:

High School Diploma and some college or vocational education.

Experience: General office, public contact, or government-related experience highly desirable.

Other desired experience:

• Experience in Adobe Products - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
• Experience with front-end web development - HTML, CSS, WordPress
• Knowledgeable in social media and associated platforms, i.e. Sprout Social and Hootsuite
• Excellent writing skills

Possession of: a valid CA Driver License and provide evidence of and maintain an acceptable driving record during the course of employment.

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.