Social Media & Events Coordinator

City-of-Downey,-Ca; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Downey is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to plan, implement, and monitor the City’s social media and support special events. You will assist in creating publicity materials, newsletters, flyers, and updating announcements.

Temporary/part-time appointments are available in the City Manager's Office with an average of 20 hours per week. Strong writing, editing, photography/videography basics, and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field; Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Two years of administrative experience including social media writing, editing, and content development.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and manages all City of Downey social media platforms.
• Prepares or coordinates the development of event publicity, including news releases, flyers, pamphlets and brochures.
• Plans, develops, and executes content calendar for social media.
• Attends events for social media coverage and promotion.
• Edits and produces organic photo and video content for internal and external publication.
• Creates engaging text, image, flyers, and video content in consultation with departments.
• Researches, gathers, and develops story ideas.
• Oversees social customer service and responds to constituent inquiries via social media.

Skills

Social media management

Content calendar

Event planning

Photography

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Tools

Hootsuite

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Downey is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to plan, implement, and monitor the City’s social media and support special events. You will assist in creating publicity materials, newsletters, flyers, and updating announcements.

Temporary/part-time appointments are available in the City Manager's Office with an average of 20 hours per week. Strong writing, editing, photography/videography basics, and project management are essential.