Communications Specialist (part-time)

Village of Libertyville; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 457 plan participation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Village of Libertyville is seeking a part-time communications assistant to support the Planning, Building and Economic Development Divisions. You will research, write content, and edit materials for print, social media, and the website while helping plan promotional efforts and outreach to residents, businesses, and contractors.

Responsibilities include updating content across platforms, drafting campaigns, and analyzing analytics to improve performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Background in communications campaigns, graphic design, social media, and website content.
• Local government or business organization support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, write content, and edit communications materials for print, social media, and web.
• Assist in planning and executing promotional efforts and outreach activities.
• Provide day‑of support for department programs and events.
• Analyze and report on website and social media performance.

Skills

Social media management

Content writing

Graphic design

Website content management

Communication outreach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the team at the Village of Libertyville! Under general supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Development, this part-time position supports the Communications function of the Planning, Building and Economic Development Divisions by conducting research, writing content and editing communications materials, including print, social media, and website content. Assists in planning and executing promotional efforts, resident/business/contractor outreach, and other programs. Other miscellaneous communications activities as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Provide support for social media promotion across platforms, including development of engaging content for social media channels, including written copy, graphics, images, and video.
• Support and update the Village’s website and secondary websites (shop, dine, tourism focused) with timely content and information, and attractive graphics.
• Assist in outreach, scheduling and other organization and day-of support for promotional messages, programs and events organized by the department.
• Prepare digital and print material drafting content for various campaigns.
• Analyze and report on website and social media analytics; recommend improvements and new initiatives based on performance data.

Required Experience, Certificates, Licenses

• High School Diploma/GED
• A strong background in communications campaigns, graphic design, social media, and website content.
• Local government or business organization support experience a plus.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in an office and field setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Hiring Range: $25 – $30 per hour DOQ
Hours Per Week: 15 hours per week, flexible Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00a – 4:30p
Benefits: Optional 457 plan participation, paid holidays
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Village of Libertyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Job Description available upon request