Marketing Assistant

The City of Coronado is Accepting Applications for the Position of Marketing Assistant The Department The mission of the Coronado Public Library is to “meet the informational, recreational, and cultural needs of the community and promote reading, life‑long learning, and the pursuit of knowledge.” Responsibilities Coordinate department‑specific communications efforts and assist leadership in developing and maintaining communication plans, procedures, and standards. Plan and develop marketing plans for the promotion of programs and events. Inform the public about departmental services and initiatives that serve a diverse community for public awareness, participation, and equitable access to services. Develop and maintain content for the department’s webpage and social media platforms, monitor engagement, and respond to public comments and inquiries. Elevate complaints or sensitive inquiries to leadership. Maintain imagery from the department’s events, activities, and projects for use in media, promotional materials, and manage a photo library for use in publications and digital platforms. Produce promotional material for programs and seasonal events, including but not limited to: flyers, posters, invitations, tickets, info‑marks, programs, certificates, souvenirs, business cards, and stationery. Prepare layouts for promotional and informational materials, publications, posters, projected visual aids, displays, and other projects. Create a variety of display and visual aid materials such as signage, posters, charts, and graphs. Prepare two‑ and three‑dimensional exhibits and displays. Prepare mural‑size backgrounds or illustrations, props, and other items for displays, films, slide shows, and live programs produced by City staff. Utilize an array of computer graphic design software tools and archive electronic files created. Maintain inventory of paper, printing supplies, laminates, and specialty items. Participate in coordinating special events; contact vendors for catering, sound systems, lighting, set designs, and other required services. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Experience At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible marketing and communications experience. Education/Training Equivalent to an associate degree or certificate program in marketing, communication, or graphic design. Examination & Selection Process A completed City of Coronado employment application, cover letter and resume must be received by the Human Resources Division by 11:59 PM PST on July 10, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience. Applicants considered most qualified after the application review process will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (100%). The top candidates will be invited to a department interview with the Director of Library Services and Senior Librarian of Programs, Outreach and Marketing. All candidates who successfully obtain a 70% or above in each phase of the exam process will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six months. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the examination process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request. #J-18808-Ljbffr