Public Relations Assistant

Title: Part-Time Public Relations Assistant

Salary

$13.25 Hourly

Location 

Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

PT296-5225

Department

Parks Department

Division

5225 - Indoor Recreation

Job Description:

Curates, produces, and distributed carious marketing efforts that communicate the brand and story of the Parks and Recreation Department. Collaborates with team members inside and outside of the department.

• Create digital and physical marketing materials from conception to finished product including layout, design, and writing content;
• Coordinate promotional materials for community center and large community events across online and in-person sources;
• Write, edit, and design content for the City of Lubbock's social media sites and monitor city department social media sites;
• Shoot still photographs and/or videos of events and individuals or groups, either in studio or on location;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional two years of college education or related experience in marketing, public relations, social medias, graphic art, or advertising with additional experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Valid current driver's license

Able to come in early or stay late if needed

Knowledge of:

• Procedures and fundamentals of marketing, public relations, advertising, and internet technologies;
• Marketing principals associated with the promotion of recreation facilities, programs, and special events;
• Graphic design;
• Social media;
• Photography and videography

Ability to:

• Prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines;
• Work independently in the absence of specific instructions;
• Utilize computer and software programs, specifically Canva;
• Strong command of social media platforms;
• Work under deadlines and stressful situations with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities;
• Work effectively both in solo and team environments;
• Comfort taking pictures and videos of people at city events, classes, and programs;
• Spell and use correct grammar;
• Attention to detail;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Physical Requirement:

• Occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and bend during shift;
• Push and pull objects during shift;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height