Description
Step into the ever-growing city of West Fargo, where every voice matters and every story holds the potential for change.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Communications Coordinator with the City of West Fargo? This isn't just a job; it's an invitation to be part of something bigger – to learn, grow, and make a difference from day one.
As an entry-level Communications Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of connecting our community, learning the ropes of effective communication strategies, and lending your fresh perspective to our small, but dynamic team.
Join us as we craft narratives that inspire, inform, and unite, paving the way for a brighter future in West Fargo and the surrounding area!
Examples Of Duties
* Assists with the development and execution of the City's communication plan, with a focus on public information, content creation, photography, and general communication tasks.
* Develops, publishes and reviews content for the City’s websites, social media, print publications, and other channels
* Oversees the promotion and publication of city sponsored events.
Completes website updates to ensure consistency and compliance with ADA and usability standards.
* Helps enforce communication policies, procedures and branding requirements to support the City’s communication plan.
* Develops tracking and analytics programs for all digital tools to measure key performance indicators for evaluating the City’s communication plan.
* Designs printed and digital communication materials according to the City’s communication plan and branding requirements.
* Manages the public and government access channel updates.
* Photographs, records and live streams City events and meetings (to include public meetings)
* Assists Communication Division staff with other duties as needed.
* Provides media relations support as directed.
* Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
* Works alongside IT employees for publication and broadcasting of public meetings, including City Commission meetings.
* Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* Associates degree in communication or a closely related field.
* At least one year of previous experience in communication, , advertising, marketing, and/or public relations.
* Equivalent education and experience is acceptable.
* Ability to communicate information in a manner easily understood by the general public.
* Knowledge of principles and practices of communication, including public relations, print, graphic design and digital media.
* Knowledge of AP style.
* Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, media, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
* Valid driver’s license
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in graphic design utilizing Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and/or similar programs.
High Deductible Health Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with City Contribution Match Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts NDPERS Pension Long Term Disability Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Vacation Accruals Sick Accruals Personal Days
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