General Statement of Duties:
Burlington Parks & Recreation Department seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with marketing and communications efforts. This position is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working for a municipality.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain Burlington Parks & Recreation Department’s social media presence, including scheduling Facebook, Twitter and Instagram updates and events
- Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by Burlington Parks & Recreation Department
- Update the Burlington Parks & Recreation Department website as needed
Qualifications:
- Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
- Up to date computer skills with working knowledge of popular word processing, spreadsheet and publishing software
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Graphic design aptitude, background in marketing or graphic design a plus
- Enthusiasm for the mission of the Burlington Parks & Recreation Department and the families we serve
Other Information:
Weekend and evening hours may be necessary; work schedule will be determined upon hiring. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee as is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
