Marketing Coordinator Government Job Dept-Administration Full Time

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for coordination and production of communications and marketing materials and media at Bend Park & Recreation District. Working as part of the Community Relations team, the Marketing Coordinator will communicate the district’s mission, benefits, services, programs and events by representing what it means to “Play For Life” and supporting recreation participation and revenue goals.

This position will remain open until filled. 

Schedule:
This is a full-­time, non-exempt position working 40 hours per week throughout the year. Work is typically conducted and regularly scheduled at the Bend Park & Recreation District office, Monday Friday during regular business hours. Alternative schedules and hybrid office/remote locations may be possible.

Compensation:
The hiring range for this position is $29.74 – $36.88 Hourly ($61,859.20 – $76,705.41 Annually).
The position is supported with full-time employee benefits including:

• health insurance with a 100% reimbursable deductible
• free employee and family facility pass with program registration discounts
• paid vacation leave balance upon hire
• holidays/sick leave and numerous other benefits listed at www.bendparksandrec.org/benefits.

The Marketing Coordinator will work with the district’s Community Relations Department to:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned communication, marketing and website projects and campaigns including planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain websites including hands-on work in website architecture and content management system and coordinating with staff and outside vendor.
• Disseminate information both to internal customers, targeted audiences and the general public.
• Review participant and facility evaluation resources to inform communication, website and marketing support for customer service support and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct program and service analysis and advise on communications/marketing strategies.
• Track data, maintain related program records; update databases; develop reports; analyze data, and make recommendations.
• Coordinate print production, program guide development, media buys/vendor relationships and social media marketing. 
• Create and produce content including copywriting, imagery, graphics and video.
• Support website and district communications during urgent situations, i.e., emergencies.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring; adhere to budgeted revenue and expense parameters.
• Represent district at special events.
• Act as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

The following are minimum qualifications for this classification.
Education, Experience, and Training:

1. Associate’s degree or two (2) years of related college coursework in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field; AND
2. Three (3) years of progressive program area-related experience in communications, marketing and/or public relations or related field and possess established graphic design skills with working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Must have current web and social media content creation and management skills including email campaigns, website pages, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

License
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Strong Knowledge of:

• Communications, public relations, social media, websites, and marketing;
• Principles, theories, techniques, and training for marketing and communications;
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for marketing and communications including accessibility and copyright;
• Office administrative processes, procedures and functions;
• Relevant district programs, services, and facilities; and
• Business English, spelling, punctuation, letter writing, report preparation, record keeping and mathematics.

Skill and Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail or in person;
• Collaborate across departments and maintain timelines and deliverables relying on participation of others;
• Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others;
• Plan, assign, lead and review work of others;
• Analyze data and draw logical conclusions;
• Accurately interpret policies and procedures;
• Proficiently operate office equipment including computers and associated software programs;
• Demonstrate strong leadership, research, and problem-solving skills;
• Effectively evaluate new and existing programs, services, and events and provide sound recommendations;
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative; and
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed indoors requiring the ability to work and maintain focus in a work environment with moderate noise (i.e., working around others making periodic phone calls or having conversations) and with frequent interruptions. Work performed outdoors includes exposure to inclement weather including heat, cold, humidity, wind, snow, and rain and standing and walking over uneven terrain such as parks and trails with up/down includes paved and unpaved surfaces. Frequent focus on a computer screen, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, pushing, and pulling. Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Manual dexterity and coordination; daily precise control of fingers and hand movements while operating computer keyboard, telephone and standard office equipment. Must be able to travel to event locations and District facilities in, around, or outside the greater Bend area.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other works accurately, loudly or quickly.
Requires crouching, bending, kneeling, sitting, reaching, setting-up and tearing-down activities; ability to push, pull, lift or carry up to 30 pounds; and ability to periodically work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as well as on emergency notice for support to critical District services.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a manager. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

Supervision Exercised:  Positions in this classification do not provide direct supervision but exercises leadership and provides direction to all staff in areas of specific responsibility. May oversee third­party contractors, outside vendors and volunteers as appropriate for specific projects or events.