What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic and Marketing Specialist (Part-Time) position at City of Ontario, CA?
The Position
Graphic and Marketing Specialist (Part-Time)
Are you passionate about graphic design and marketing? Do you consider yourself to be an expert at finding the best marketing strategies to promote events and services? If so, the Community Life & Culture Agency has a current opportunity in the Recreation/Community Services Department. This position assists with the development of various communication materials in a wide variety of media to support the day-to-day programs and services offered by the City of Ontario. The successful incumbent will collaborate with department staff with designing visual branding for exhibition catalogues, flyers, posters, and more.
The Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Suite.
- Exceptional creativity and innovation skills for day-to-day graphic design and marketing.
- Possess basic knowledge in marketing and graphic design.
- Demonstrate strong project management and execution abilities in order to take a campaign from idea to implementation.
The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans. The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a common classification used in a variety of City departments. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.
The following procedures will apply:
- The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
- The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
- Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The successful candidate will embody the Department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the City's Customer Service Philosophy – Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City’s team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
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Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Graphic and Marketing Specialist include the following:
- Develops and produces communication materials in a wide variety of media including brochure, flyers, ads, articles, posters, newsletters, displays, digital and printed signage to increase awareness of and participation in agency programs and services.
- Works in Adobe Creative Suite; including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
- Works in collaboration with agency departments on the design, layout, and editorial content of all agency materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate representation of the agency.
- Identifies and recommends ideas on promoting agency programs, events, and services.
- Plans and designs moderately complex, professional layouts, design materials, graphic illustrations, logos and camera-ready artwork for various types of media.
- Assists departments in printing choices, including paper weight, sizing, and correct marketing materials.
- Assist with the production of videos for the City’s Channel 3 and other City platforms.
- Assists with developing, executing, and evaluating coordinated agency wide marketing, promotional and public relations plans designed to promote the mission, vision and goals of the agency and departments.
- Assists with writing, editing, designing, producing and distributing various pieces of publicity, press releases, videos, or other media for use in print, online, social media, email, direct mail, and other mediums.
- Assists with content development and day-to-day maintenance of department pages on the City and agency websites.
- Assists with creating social media posts across all platforms to ensure relevant, accurate and timely communication is posted.
- Photographs and/or records events, programs and activities.
- Assists in photo and video editing including retouching and correction, compositing, virtual imaging, etc.
- Establishes production priorities, including deadlines, of various graphic communication activities and coordinates with internal staff and external vendors for printing services and gathering content for graphics needs.
- Assists with the preparation of marketing reports to assess the effectiveness of campaigns, promotions, advertisements, attendance, readership, and program costs.
- Maintains marketing records and project files.
- Stays informed of developments and current practice in the fields of marketing, graphic design, arts and culture, and other related areas.
Qualification Guidelines
Education
Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field.
Experience
Experience
Three (3) years' experience in graphic design and marketing.
NOTE: Please attach a minimum of three (3) different samples of graphic design items to your application. Failure to attach a copy of three (3) different samples will result in disqualification.
License
Valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment.
Desirables
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, video filming, photography editing.
- Knowledge and experience within web content management systems, including Drupal and WordPress.
- Experience in creating content for various medias including print, social media and/or other digital platforms.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
All appointments to this position are required to provide proof of completion of the listed education requirements. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degrees/Certifications. This must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative conducting the reference check. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification
If you require clarification on this requirement, please call the City of Ontario Recruitment Team at (909) 395-2035.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.