Senior Office Assistant - Visit Pearland (Part-time) - City of Pearland, TX

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

Position Overview:
Visit Pearland is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Pearland with a primary focus of promoting and marketing the City of Pearland as a destination to attract visitors.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to produce and aide in the creation of internal and external communications for Visit Pearland website, social media accounts, events and programs.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the organizational mission of the Visit Pearland team and provide general assistance in the operation of the Visitor Center, execution of programming and fulfilment needs to increase visitation.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and curate engaging event content for the Visit Pearland website calendar.
• Conduct quarterly audits of the Visit Pearland website and various partner websites with Pearland submitted material for accuracy/relevance and create content updates as needed.
• Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content for social media channels.
• Attend events/local businesses to produce social media content as needed.
• Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels.
• Collaborate with marketing manager to create a social media calendar.
• Process incoming leads from external partners and visitor inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide top notch Visit Pearland guest services support in communications and collateral for the Visitor Center lobby, sponsored events, tournaments, family reunions, etc.
• Coordinate prize fulfillment needs and communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain promotional items and collateral inventory and communicate updates to team members and vendor partners.
• Provide administrative support to process payment of p-card transactions, invoices and purchase orders into City's financial systems.
• Attend special events sponsored by Visit Pearland as needed.
• Complete other projects as needed aligning with the Visit Pearland mission and team goals and strategies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent

One to three years of experience in communications, graphic design, marketing, or closely related experience

One to three years of experience with social media marketing or content development.

Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Special License and Certifications:

A valid Texas Driver's License