Community Engagement Specialist

Community Engagement Specialist

Help shape how an entire community connects with its local government! As our Community Engagement Specialist, you'll develop creative outreach strategies, produce engaging social media content, and help tell the City's story through innovative digital communications. Working collaboratively with departments across the organization, you'll manage community engagement initiatives, analyze campaign performance, and ensure communications are accessible, impactful, and meaningful. This position collaborates heavily with divisions City-wide and manages the City's community engagement platform. If you're a creative communicator who enjoys blending strategy, storytelling, and multimedia to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on Friday, August 21. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

Position responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent, proactive customer service to both internal and external customers, to include providing design, production, and outreach support to Public Affairs, with the City Manager's Office and other city divisions
• Advising and assisting the Public Affairs Director and staff in developing outreach strategies and communications materials to support the city's overall outreach and engagement efforts
• Developing and implementing long-range outreach planning, as well as the day-to-day creation of content for main city social media channels
• Developing and editing copy for social media, planning content in advance and ensuring regular, engaging posting on the city's channels
• Managing the City's Meta Business Suite, ensuring all division-level social media channels comply with city policy
• Regularly advising and interacting with division-level social media administrators to answer questions, provide best practices, etc.
• Responsible for promoting compliance with applicable digital accessibility standards (including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for all city social media channels
• Monitoring analytics for the city's social media and implementing strategies to improve reach and engagement
• Supporting city efforts to establish and maintain positive and productive community relations between the city and citizens, the business community, media, outside agencies and public officials
• Designing and producing online creative, collateral and publications
• Collaborating with other city programs to develop outreach materials and other items necessary to the work program of each section
• Contributing to the procurement of all photo imagery and illustration necessary for city-produced outreach materials
• Managing the city's community engagement platform, including creating project pages, reviewing content for quality assurance and approving new pages
• Assisting with increasing engagement on various social media platforms
• Assisting with videography outreach efforts
• Participating in cross-training efforts with the Digital Media Specialist positions, including website management, graphic design, and photo and video documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in public relations, communications, or marketing.
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.

Desired experience and training includes:

• Social media content development and account management
• Computer experience in both Mac and PC platforms with software applications devoted to design and computer imaging (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), publishing and commercial printing processes, photography, and website design and/or development.
• Knowledge and experience with photography and photographic principles
• Knowledge and experience with video and video editing
• Experience with digital illustration
• Strong knowledge of design principles and art composition, e.g. page layout, color theory, typography, imagery and integration of components into a harmonious whole

Other requirements include:

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license
• Ability to operate in a work environment requiring irregular work hours as dictated by meetings, activities, events, shows, travel and familiarization tours, which will include weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a high paced environment and meet deadlines
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity

Current compensation and benefits include:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $53,352.00 - $80,017.60, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!