THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION POSTING DATE: 03/14/2024 CLOSING DATE: 05/14/2024 AT 12:00AM MIDNIGHT SALARY: $20.00 Hourly CLASS DESCRIPTION The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking a creative-minded communications student, or recent graduate, who is interested in advancing their skills through a marketing and communications division. The Marketing and Communications Assistant will gain practical, hands-on experience in graphic design, public relations, social media, video editing, writing, and editing. Your work will directly help enhance the agency’s marketing and communications efforts. The hours are negotiable, but position will have a minimum 20 hours per week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist with creating and curating engaging content for social media platforms. Engage facility and park users to capture social media content. Help with video storyboard creation and editing. Organize photo/video storage database. Create flyers and graphics. Compile agency media clippings. Assist with utilizing analytics to identify trends and consumer behavior. Update and maintain media contact list. Write articles, media advisories, and press releases. Research and fact check information for articles, media advisories, and press releases. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a related Bachelor’s or master’s program at an accredited college/university. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. High attention to detail Deadline oriented Strong writing and editing skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Efficiency in Microsoft Office Solid understanding of and experience using various social media platforms and tools Familiarity with Adobe Suite and Canva Passion for the PR industry and its best practices NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at (410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or send an email to Recruitment