Waukegan Park District
Digital Marketing Specialist- FT
Waukegan Park District, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60087
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Digital Marketing Specialist- FT
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Waukegan Park District
Overview The Digital Marketing Specialist promotes Waukegan Park District programs, facilities, special events, projects, and services and communicates their value and benefits to the public through print and electronic media. The role communicates with residents to attract and engage their use of and participation in programs and services. This position is required to adhere to all District policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits Expected hiring range $49,800 to $55,500 based on education, experience, and skills.
Status Of Employment Full-Time, Year-Round, Exempt
Position Summary The purpose of the Digital Marketing Specialist is to promote District programs, facilities, special events, projects, and services and communicate their value and benefits to the public through print and electronic media. Communicate with residents to attract and engage their use of and participation in programs and services. This position is required to adhere to all Waukegan Park District (District) policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Creates communication materials to inform the public about and promote District activities, events, projects and programs including, but not limited to, press releases, quarterly magazine articles, newsletters, program guides, in-person promotional events, and social media postings.
Assists in planning and marketing assigned District special events and projects.
Assists staff in developing articles, stories, and other written materials.
Oversees interns and assigned responsibilities.
Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Collaborates with staff to create annual department budget and projections for Marketing and Community Relations.
Creates, edits and distributes electronic newsletters.
Participates in the development and scheduling of ads in newspapers, printed and electronic.
Creates and sends emails to promote programs, facilities, and events using Constant Contact and maintains database/user lists for the newsletters.
Updates and maintains the District website, including the quarterly event calendar. Coordinates with other staff to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
Shares information to social media, promotional sites, and news media associated with the District.
Keeps social media content updated to boost customer engagement.
Schedules content on digital media platforms.
Ensures brand consistency across all communications and digital media channels.
Coordinates and maintains the mobile app for the District using accurate and up to date content.
Coordinates details for District events such as job and resource fairs, community and special events, and partner collaborations while representing the District in a professional manner.
Takes photos and videos at District events, activities and facilities; edits photos and videos; develops videos/slideshows/PowerPoint presentations for use by the District on the website and social media outlets.
Maintains the District archive of photos and videos.
Stays updated on the latest digital media trends.
Conducts duties in adherence to safety requirements.
Assists staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties.
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the department or the District.
Minimum Requirements
Age: 18 years and older.
Education: Bachelor's degree in creative writing, journalism, communication, marketing, community relations, recreation, graphic design or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in related field; maintaining website and social media accounts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook); experience with Calameo; operate cameras and video cameras; Spanish language skills preferred; strong communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to manage workload independently and prioritize work.
License/Certification: Valid and unrestricted driver’s license; CPRP preferred; First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one year of hire.
Physical, Psychological, Environmental, Cognitive and Safety Considerations The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Residency Employees are encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.
Contact Maria Contreras Communications Supervisor Waukegan Park District 1324 Golf Rd Waukegan, IL 60087 mcontreras@waukeganparks.org 847-360-4798
Closing Date Open until filled.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Recreational Facilities
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Digital Marketing Specialist- FT
role at
Waukegan Park District
Overview The Digital Marketing Specialist promotes Waukegan Park District programs, facilities, special events, projects, and services and communicates their value and benefits to the public through print and electronic media. The role communicates with residents to attract and engage their use of and participation in programs and services. This position is required to adhere to all District policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits Expected hiring range $49,800 to $55,500 based on education, experience, and skills.
Status Of Employment Full-Time, Year-Round, Exempt
Position Summary The purpose of the Digital Marketing Specialist is to promote District programs, facilities, special events, projects, and services and communicate their value and benefits to the public through print and electronic media. Communicate with residents to attract and engage their use of and participation in programs and services. This position is required to adhere to all Waukegan Park District (District) policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Creates communication materials to inform the public about and promote District activities, events, projects and programs including, but not limited to, press releases, quarterly magazine articles, newsletters, program guides, in-person promotional events, and social media postings.
Assists in planning and marketing assigned District special events and projects.
Assists staff in developing articles, stories, and other written materials.
Oversees interns and assigned responsibilities.
Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Collaborates with staff to create annual department budget and projections for Marketing and Community Relations.
Creates, edits and distributes electronic newsletters.
Participates in the development and scheduling of ads in newspapers, printed and electronic.
Creates and sends emails to promote programs, facilities, and events using Constant Contact and maintains database/user lists for the newsletters.
Updates and maintains the District website, including the quarterly event calendar. Coordinates with other staff to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
Shares information to social media, promotional sites, and news media associated with the District.
Keeps social media content updated to boost customer engagement.
Schedules content on digital media platforms.
Ensures brand consistency across all communications and digital media channels.
Coordinates and maintains the mobile app for the District using accurate and up to date content.
Coordinates details for District events such as job and resource fairs, community and special events, and partner collaborations while representing the District in a professional manner.
Takes photos and videos at District events, activities and facilities; edits photos and videos; develops videos/slideshows/PowerPoint presentations for use by the District on the website and social media outlets.
Maintains the District archive of photos and videos.
Stays updated on the latest digital media trends.
Conducts duties in adherence to safety requirements.
Assists staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties.
Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor to support the department or the District.
Minimum Requirements
Age: 18 years and older.
Education: Bachelor's degree in creative writing, journalism, communication, marketing, community relations, recreation, graphic design or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in related field; maintaining website and social media accounts.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook); experience with Calameo; operate cameras and video cameras; Spanish language skills preferred; strong communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to manage workload independently and prioritize work.
License/Certification: Valid and unrestricted driver’s license; CPRP preferred; First Aid/CPR/AED certification required within one year of hire.
Physical, Psychological, Environmental, Cognitive and Safety Considerations The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Residency Employees are encouraged, but not required, to become residents within the boundaries of the Waukegan Park District.
Contact Maria Contreras Communications Supervisor Waukegan Park District 1324 Golf Rd Waukegan, IL 60087 mcontreras@waukeganparks.org 847-360-4798
Closing Date Open until filled.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industries: Recreational Facilities
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