Job description

Position: Marketing and Communications Specialists

Department: Administration

Reports to: Township Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Rich Township is one of 30 townships in Cook County, Illinois and serves 10 municipalities including: Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park, and University Park.

Under the direction of the Township Administrator, Rich Township is looking for a marketing and communications specialist that will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and compiling content of Township programs and promotional materials.

Responsibilities:

· Design brand for Township.

· Draft, edit and create Township press releases, newsletter content and social media posts.

· Maintain Township website and all social media.

· Assist Township Directors with the approval of the Township Administrator in creating, designing and preparing brochures, flyers, etc., and creating scheduling events and activities, and meetings.

· Capture, edit and post photos from Township events, programs and services.

· Represents the departments and Township at community events and other events identified by the Township Supervisor and Administrator.

· Assists with administrative support projects, including, but not limited to, project-based research, mailings, reports, correspondence.

· Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Benefits: Rich Township offers a comprehensive benefits package, health plan options, group life, and PTO.

Education, Experience and Computer Skills

· Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or other related field.

· Experience in using management features of online social medial tools such as Facebook, YouTube, twitter, etc.

· Two years of administrative or communications experience required.

· Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

· Must be proficient in creating mail mergers.

Special Requirements:

· Willing to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as special events require.

Benefits: Rich Township offers a comprehensive benefits package, health plan options, group life, and PTO.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Rich Township offers a comprehensive benefits package, health plan options, group life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and much more.

To apply: Send resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for two professional references to pal-amin@richtownship.org. Put the phrase “Marketing and Communications Specialists” in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

Rich Township is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status, or ex-offender status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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