Digital and Communications Associate, Community Aide (NCS) - Department of Finance

**THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION*****Salary Range:******$15.00 - $30.00 Hourly******Hiring Salary Range:******$15.00 - $18.00 Hourly*****Get to Know Us**Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here:**Job Summary**The Department of Finance is currently recruiting for a Digital and Communications Associate to support communications and digital priorities of the department. This role will focus on writing, online publications, social media, content creation and public relations for the department.**Essential Functions*** Conduct research on the media landscape to identify public relations opportunities* Write first drafts of press releases and media pitches* Design first drafts of social media posts* Write articles for departmental internal communications* Develop a digital content calendar for the Department of Finance* Create and distribute media (photos, infographics) to relevant communication platforms* Create, edit, and publish content for social media**Minimum Qualifications****Education:** Journalism, Public Relations, Communications majors, or related field **AND****Experience:** Have one (1) year of social media experience is preferred Interested candidates must submit writing samples for consideration.**OR****Equivalency Notes:** Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Demonstrated written communication and project management skills.* Social media savvy and strong understanding of best practices* Ability to work independently on assignments and projects* Ability to conduct research* Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel* Proficient in content creation software products including Davinci, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud**Additional Information****Background Check**Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.**Probation**All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a choose a term mandatory probation.Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.**BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore City