Salary: $67,766.40 - $101,649.60 Annually

Location : Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, AR

Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position

Job Number: CVB-2024-06

Department: Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau

Division: Marketing & Communications

Opening Date: 06/07/2024

Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes

On-Line Applications Only?: Yes

Department:: CVB

Grade: C44/C51

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE: To develop, implement, and manage communication and media relations strategies in an effort to position Little Rock as a premier leisure, meeting and event destination for the Little Rock Convention and Visitor's Bureau (LRCVB).

This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

This position is not considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement Weather policy.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related area; four (4) years of professional-level experience in advertising, communications, marketing, public relations or related area; two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.

Must be available to work outside of regular working hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and subject to on-call and callback as required.

Must be available to travel as required.

This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

Online applications only
Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance - Cigna - Cost per pay period Base Plan - Emp only: $18.24; Emp + Spouse: $271.67, Emp + Child(ren): $178.80; Family: $454.36. Buy-up Plan: Emp only: $43.86; Emp + Spouse: $327.65, Emp + Child(ren): $224.48; Family: $530.75. Two (2) plans to choose from: Base Plan (High Deductible); Buy-up Plan (Point of Service)

Base Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), 100% after deductible
Buy-up Plan: $1,500 deductible (in network), $35 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $35, $60 (Retail Specialty: $100 copay)
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Dental Insurance - Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.45; Emp & Child: $15.99; Family: $30.39 per pay period

Delta Dental - $50 deductible except for Preventative Services
$0 deductible for Preventative Services
Maximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar year
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Vision Insurance - Emp: $4.02; Emp & Spouse: $7.64, Emp & Child: $8.24 and Family: $11.74 per pay period

Delta Vision - $0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $20 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation
$150 allowance for frames (once every 24 month frames/12 month lenses)
Or - Contact Lens - $150 allowance for contacts
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Life Insurance - LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)

2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Accidental Death and Dismemberment - LRCVB pays employee premium

2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage
Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Long Term Disability - LRCVB pays employee premium

Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.

Pension - Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employment

Defined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contribution
Vested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.

Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account -

Choose from FSA (with Buy-up Plan), HSA (with Base Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,
FSA - can enroll at Open Enrollment or after one year of service
HSA - can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open Enrollment

Deferred Compensation - Arkansas Diamond Plan - employee contribution only, no employer contribution.

Voluntary Supplement Coverage - AFLAC (accident, cancer, etc.) voluntary insurance for employee, spouse and/or child(ren).

Tuition Assistance - $1,000 per semester, up to $3,000 per calendar year, available after 6 months of employment.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave Policy
Years of Service Accrued per Pay Period Yearly PTO Accrual Max carryover
0 - 3 years 6.16160.16320
3 -10 years 7.70200.20320
10 - 20 years 8.62224.12320
20 + years 10.16264.16320

Short Term Disability (STD) Leave Policy

Years of Service Accrued per Pay Period Yearly PTO Accrual Max carryover
All 1.8548.101000
Unused PTO hours in excess of the maximum will be transferred to STD account annually up to the maximum carryover for STD hours.

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Are you willing to start at $67,766.40?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related area?

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Do you have at least four (4) years of professional-level experience in advertising, communications, marketing, public relations or related area?

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If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience?

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Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.)

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Are you able to show proof of valid automobile insurance?

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Are you able and willing to work outside of regular working hours including evenings, weekends and holidays?

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How did you find out about this particular position?

LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
Facebook/Social Media
Arkansas Business
KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
City Employee
Friend or relative who does not work for the City
Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
Career Builder/Indeed
Government Jobs
Indeed
College/University Career Page
Career Fair
Virtual Job Fair
Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
Department of Workforce Services
Professional Association
Other

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