*This position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin on May 30, 2024.
The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting with implementing the City’s internal and external communications efforts for the City of Rosemount. This position will assist the Communications Manager with maintaining and updating the city website and social media pages, delivering high quality and timely distribution of accurate and relevant information while promoting a positive public image for the community. The Communications Specialist contributes to the City’s engagement efforts, developing creative messaging to tell the City’s story, supporting the City's commitment to an open and responsive government. 

• Updates the City’s website; assists departments with website changes, provides technical assistance, creates communications content.
• Assists with coordinating the City's intranet and social media channels; including content creation, implementing strategies and campaigns; monitoring and responding to inquiries on behalf of the City, and reporting analytics.
• Creates communication materials for both internal and external audiences, such as flyers, brochures, web content, social media content, etc., assists with City Council public appearances and speeches.
• Supports content creation for the city newsletter; collects information from other departments, assists to write, proofread, and edit articles.
• Creates messaging for government-access cable channels, electronic signage, special mailings, city events, and other communications pieces.
• Promotes and supports community engagement events, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, open houses, volunteer recognitions and similar events.
• Supports photography, video production, and design needs within the city and assists cable crew to produce video segments.
• Promotes the City through various forms of media as needed and directed.
• Keeps current on emerging communication methods and trends. Makes fact-based recommendations to respond to best practices and the City’s needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use social media channels effectively to deliver marketing content.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Experience with graphics creation, web applications, desktop publishing and related tools and resources.
• Knowledge of Office suite, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English or related field plus at least one internship or professional experience related to the position OR Associates degree with 2-3 years of experience related to the position OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English or related field.
• Experience in local government or nonprofit organization.
• Two years of experience using social media in a professional setting.

Working Conditions
Physical Requirements and Activity 
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking and repetitive motions.
Sensory Requirements
Work requires color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
Sensory Utilization
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Environmental Conditions
Work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.