Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

The City of Powell is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Community Engagement Specialist to join our team! This position plays a vital role in supporting the City’s communication and public engagement efforts through graphic design, photography, videography, and social media content creation. If you are passionate about storytelling, digital media, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Hours

• Monday through Friday, flexible within normal business hours.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays required to support special events and community programs.

Starting Salary

• $26.45 to $31.25 per hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on day one (1) of employment.
• The City contributes a significant portion of the deductible to the employee's HSA account.
• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave. Prior service credit is applied when calculating vacation accrual.
• Retention incentive pay after 4 years of continuous service.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage at one (1) times annual earnings (up to $100,000) provided at no cost.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Key Responsibilities

• Create and design digital and print communication materials including graphics, brochures, flyers, banners, newsletters, and social media content.
• Capture high-quality photography and videography of City programs, events, facilities, and staff.
• Edit and produce videos for promotional, informational, and community-focused purposes.
• Support the City’s social media presence by creating content, drafting posts, scheduling updates, and monitoring engagement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement to ensure consistent branding and messaging.
• Assist with updating and maintaining content on the City’s website.
• Work with City departments to promote initiatives, programs, events, and services.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external community engagement events.
• Monitor communication channels for trends, public feedback, and emerging issues.
• Maintain a digital library of photos, videos, templates, and graphic design assets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in graphic design, digital media, communication, marketing, or a related field (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Preferred 1–3 years of experience in graphic design, digital content creation, photography, videography, or social media management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with graphic design and video editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools).

How to Apply

A complete job description and application are available on the City of Powell’s Employment Opportunities website at https://www.cityofpowell.us/About-Us/Careers.

Join our team and help tell the story of the City of Powell while engaging and informing our community!

The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.45 - $31.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Powell, OH 43065