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City of Dania Beach

Marketing & Communication Specialist

City of Dania Beach, Florida, New York, United States

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Join the Dania Beach Team and Make a Difference! Are you ready to contribute to a thriving community in one of South Florida’s most dynamic cities? Dania Beach, Broward County’s first city, is undergoing a renaissance, and we’re looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. Discover the unique charm and pioneering spirit that defines our City.

Grow Your Career with Us at Dania Beach! The City of Dania Beach is committed to developing our team members. We offer a range of opportunities to help you grow professionally, including numerous in‑house training programs and tuition reimbursement for full‑time employees after completing probation. We aim to work closely with you to enhance your skills and advance your career, ensuring you have the support and resources needed to succeed and thrive within our dynamic organization. Grow with us and become a part of our vibrant community.

Discover Excellent Benefits with the City of Dania Beach! Health Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and pre‑tax flexible spending account (FSA) coverage for the whole family

City‑paid life insurance, short and long‑term disability plans

High‑deductible health plan option with city‑paid health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA) available

Medical benefit opt‑out payment option (in addition to base pay)

Voluntary pet insurance

Mental health support

Financial Perks

Annual base salary increases upon budget approval

Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension plan *

Deferred compensation 457(b) with a 3% city match*

FICA alternative: Part‑time positions do not pay for social security. Money is deposited into a portable retirement account. *

City‑subsidized health insurance upon regular retirement

City‑paid credit protection

Qualified loan forgiveness employer

Paid Time Off

12 City paid holidays *

One floating holiday

Sick and vacation leave *

Cash‑out option for vacation leave *

Personal days and safety day

Religious day conversion

Family care days

Volunteer time

And Much More

Supportive workforce and management team

Hybrid work schedule (select departments and positions)

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Free gym membership

Summer childcare discounts

Position Summary The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist who will support the technical and administrative aspects of the development and dissemination of marketing and communications materials. The ideal individual will assist in coordinating, planning, and organizing the dissemination of information concerning various aspects of the City’s operations. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth and development of the City of Dania Beach, apply now to join our team!

Essential Job Functions

Develop compeling content including copywriting, graphic design, photography and video for marketing materials (print and digital) for social media, websites, campaigns and other platforms.

Assist in maintaining brand consistency across communication materials and support efforts to uphold the organization’s visual and cultural identity.

Assist with ensuring digital and print content complies with ADA accessibility standards.

Support the ongoing management and updates of the City’s website and social media accounts.

Assist in drafting press releases and preparing media materials to support public relations efforts.

Assist in monitoring, analyzing and reporting the effectiveness of marketing and communication initiatives.

Provide logistical and promotional support for community engagement events and outreach activities.

Respond to public inquiries and ensure appropriate routing or resolution.

Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies.

Help maintain and organize marketing assets, communication materials and digital archives.

Must be available for emergencies and off‑hours communications responsibilities.

What’s required: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Two (2) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, including at least one year focused on social media content creation within the past three (3) years.

Experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), social media platforms and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Clear and effective written, visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to a variety of audiences.

Possession of a valid driver’s license with an overall good driving record is required. If the driver’s license is out of state, you must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

What’s preferred: Desired Requirements

Four (4) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, including at least two (2) years focused on social media content creation within the past three (3) years.

Experience with design, audio/visual equipment and website content management.

Social media content management on multiple platforms.

Planning and creating content on website platforms.

Proficient in creative media (design, photography/video).

Municipal Government/nonprofit experience a plus.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Government Administration

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