Multimedia and Event Assistant

At the City of Danville, we care deeply about our citizens’ quality of life. We are seeking a Multimedia and Event Assistant for our Community Relations Department to help us fulfill four primary functions:

1. Strengthen communication between the City and our residents.

2. Develop a consistent brand identity for The City of Danville and First Fridays through multimedia content.

3. Improve our image both within and outside of our community.

4. Establish a broad, consistent, and far-reaching online presence for The City of Danville and First Fridays.

Our ideal team member will have excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills with the ability to come up with creative ideas and carry them through. You must have detailed knowledge of online marketing tools and social media platforms, advanced computer skills including graphic design training, and great attention to detail.

Normal Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Part-time Monday – Friday, weekends as needed

Hourly Wage: $19.97

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate from a recognized educational institution.
• Experience in marketing, communication, graphic design, or a related field.
• Experience in event planning, volunteer coordination, advertising, and community outreach programming are preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills: Employees must possess a basic working knowledge of the following skill sets along with the ability to demonstrate an improvement of these skills within 30 days of their start date.

• Excellent communication skills, including professional level knowledge of business English, grammar, and spelling, as well as the ability to compose professional correspondence.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related writing, presentation, and publication software.
• In-depth knowledge of various social media platforms, best practices, and website analytics.
• Up to date on the latest trends and technologies in digital marketing and graphic design.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Required Licenses: The person holding this position must have the following licenses or be able to obtain the same within 30 days of their start date:

• Valid Driver's License

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Community Relations Administrator, assist with creating and sharing content for all social, digital, and web marketing and communications on behalf of the City of Danville.
• Assist department heads with marketing strategy and content for their communication needs.Keep City of Danville and First Fridays website up to date with fresh content and updated marketing strategies.
• Oversee videography and photography projects to generate creative content for The City of Danville and First Fridays.
• City of Danville website proficiency, management, updates, and design improvement.
• Provide support to the Community Relations Administrator and Coordinator with creating marketing content for all City of Danville events.
• Assist Community Relations Administrator and Coordinator with all City of Danville events.

Benefits: In accordance with Paid Leave for All Workers Act, part-time employees will earn one (1) hour of paid leave for every forty (40) hours worked in a 12-month period, up to a maximum of forty (40) hours of paid leave in a 12-month period; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund participation; Employee Assistance Program.

Residency Requirements: Employees of the City must establish their principal residence within forty-five (45) miles of the City of Danville corporate limits within six months following successful completion of their probationary period.

Other Information: Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous, and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a “Code of Ethics” that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.

Applications are available on the City Website at www.cityofdanville.org.

AA/EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person