Communications and Social Media Coordinator - Recreation Department - Lehi City

CLOSING DATE: December 30, 2024

PAY RATE: $18-$20/hour depending on experience and qualifications.

SCHEDULE: Part time with 20-25 hours each week.

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

Utilizes professional skills in communications, social media management, public relations, and marketing within the context of local government and recreation to build the brand of the Lehi Recreation Department. Works closely with the recreation staff to advertise events, classes, memberships and increase attendance.

Works under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Recreation Manager. Works in conjunction with the City's Communications Manager.

Social Media Management:

• Effectively manages and curates content on Lehi City's recreation social media platforms, ensuring engagement and community interaction.
• Manages and edits social media content calendar.
• Schedules and publishes weekly social media content.

Monthly Project Support:

• Assists the recreation staff in executing monthly projects, contributing to the planning, coordination, and implementation.

Graphic Design:

• Creates high-quality graphics for the City website, social media, newsletters, and additional communication initiatives, maintaining visual consistency with Lehi City's brand.

Communication Strategy Development:

• Contributes to the formulation of comprehensive communication strategies for Lehi City and the recreation department.

Resident Engagement:

• Develops and uses creative approaches to inform and connect with Lehi residents, encouraging a strong sense of community interaction and understanding through effective communication channels.
• Responds to comments, questions, replies, and DMs across all platforms and posts.

Promote City Events:

• Assists in promoting City recreation events through various social media platforms and other marketing efforts.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other assigned duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from accredited college with a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing or other relevant field

OR

B. An equivalent combination of education and experience

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A knowledge and interest in social media strategy, marketing, public relations, and social impact projects.

Proficiency in journalistic writing and media communications, including proper use of the English language, grammar, punctuation, and composition.

Social Media Management: Ability to use and manage social media platforms effectively.

Research and Reporting: Ability to research and write technical reports.

Positive Image Projection: Ability to project a positive image of the City in the preparation of social media content, public engagement, and media materials.

Proactive Communication: Ability to anticipate public relations and communications needs and address them proactively.

Discretion and Judgment: Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.

Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, media representatives, and the public.

Tactful Communication: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with officials, employees, media representatives, and the public.

Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, assimilate, organize, analyze, and report on various topics under heavy workload demands.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in the use of computers and various programs. Knowledge of WordPress is a plus.

Timely Communication: Skill in effective and timely communication.

Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test. The City's drug test and background check policy can be found in its entirety here: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf - https://www.lehi-ut.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Employee-Policy-Manual-July-1-2024.pdf