Marketing|Special Events Specialist

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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or other related field and a minimum of three to five years' experience in design and illustration; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must possess a valid driver's license
Supplemental Information SKILLS/ABILITIES Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials and the general public
Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction; and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, using excellent English
Must be physically able to operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, typewriter, copier, and facsimile machine, etc
Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Work is sedentary and involves standing, walking, bending, lifting stooping for short periods of time
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments, including the ability to ensure accurate and efficient completion of assignments
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully with public and staff
Ability to apply attention to detail in reviewing and preparing necessary reports
Ability to think outside the box, be creative and innovative
Ability to organize, prepare, process and maintain the required reports, records, documents and related information
Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening
Responsibilities
Description Under limited supervision, an employee in this classification is responsible for all the public relations/marketing required to keep the public informed of the programs, events, accomplishments and activities of the Parks & Recreation Department by various communications, media and personal contacts
Responsible for the organization, management, planning, and implementation of special events, community events, cultural events and community outreach
Supervises employees responsible for assisting with the work involved
Must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in accomplishing assignments
Develops relationships with local and relevant businesses to secure support and sponsorship for events and programs
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position.)
Oversees, coordinates and supervises daily operations of marketing, special events and public relations
Supervises and coordinates activities and functions of subordinate personnel and volunteers
Plans and directs the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of programs and accomplishments through local newspapers, television, computer and radio media; meeting with area groups and organizations; preparing flyers and brochures
Prepares and distributes fact sheets, press releases to media representatives and other persons who may be interested in learning about the marketing departmental activities
Purchases advertising space and time as required
Maintains contact list of media, groups and organizations
Coordinates mass mailings/distribution in the department
Compiles records and submits reports as required
Maintains the department's flyer racks and bulletin boards
Performs other related duties as required
Job description
Description Under limited supervision, an employee in this classification is responsible for all the public relations/marketing required to keep the public informed of the programs, events, accomplishments and activities of the Parks & Recreation Department by various communications, media and personal contacts. Responsible for the organization, management, planning, and implementation of special events, community events, cultural events and community outreach. Supervises employees responsible for assisting with the work involved.

Must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in accomplishing assignments. Develops relationships with local and relevant businesses to secure support and sponsorship for events and programs. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation.

Examples of Duties (The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position. The omission of specific statements related to the duties and responsibilities of this position does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or reasonable within the scope of the position.) Oversees, coordinates and supervises daily operations of marketing, special events and public relations. Supervises and coordinates activities and functions of subordinate personnel and volunteers.

Plans and directs the development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of programs and accomplishments through local newspapers, television, computer and radio media; meeting with area groups and organizations; preparing flyers and brochures. Prepares and distributes fact sheets, press releases to media representatives and other persons who may be interested in learning about the marketing departmental activities. Purchases advertising space and time as required.

Maintains contact list of media, groups and organizations. Coordinates mass mailings/distribution in the department. Compiles records and submits reports as required.

Maintains the department's flyer racks and bulletin boards. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, or other related field and a minimum of three to five years' experience in design and illustration; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must possess a valid driver's license. Supplemental Information SKILLS/ABILITIES Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials and the general public.

Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction; and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, using excellent English. Must be physically able to operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, typewriter, copier, and facsimile machine, etc.

Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work is sedentary and involves standing, walking, bending, lifting stooping for short periods of time. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments, including the ability to ensure accurate and efficient completion of assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully with public and staff. Ability to apply attention to detail in reviewing and preparing necessary reports. Ability to think outside the box, be creative and innovative.

Ability to organize, prepare, process and maintain the required reports, records, documents and related information. Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening. Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veteran.

Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M/F/D/V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application. All applications must be submitted through the City of North Miami Beach's applicant portal hosted by governmentjobs.com.

Applications submitted elsewhere are not eligible for consideration.