Part-Time Communications & Civic Engagement Specialist

Town of Hull; Hull, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Hull seeks a creative, organized Communications and Community Engagement Specialist to inform, engage, and connect residents across multiple platforms. This part-time role reports to the Town Manager and supports townwide communications, public engagement, media relations, and special projects.

Key duties include managing website and social media content, creating multimedia materials, coordinating public information efforts, and supporting community outreach and events, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, English, or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, marketing, community engagement, or related field.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, social media management, graphic design, photography, and video production skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Civic Plus, Owl Labs, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (including Premiere Pro), Final Cut Pro, or comparable software.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, creativity, and the ability to work independently while maintaining positive relationships with employees, officials, the media, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain content for the Town's website, social media, and other digital channels.
• Create graphics, photos, videos, presentations, newsletters, and other materials that communicate Town programs and services.
• Prepare news releases, public notices, FAQs, and other public information materials.
• Support emergency notifications and public-awareness campaigns with Town leadership and public safety officials.
• Coordinate media inquiries and assist with media relations.
• Assist in preparing, editing, and producing the Town's monthly Newsletter.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Social media management

Graphic design

Photography

Video production

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media, English, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Civic Plus

Owl Labs

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro)

Final Cut Pro

Job description

The Town of Hull seeks a creative, organized Communications and Community Engagement Specialist to inform, engage, and connect residents across multiple platforms. This part-time role reports to the Town Manager and supports townwide communications, public engagement, media relations, and special projects.

Key duties include managing website and social media content, creating multimedia materials, coordinating public information efforts, and supporting community outreach and events, with