Temp Economic Development Marketing Support

Under the general direction of the Mayor, the Economic Development Marketing Support role will perform a variety of administrative support and promotional tasks to advance the economic development of the City. This will include content generation such as photography, videography, and creation of social media posts; research; spreadsheet tracking; and routine office functions such as establishing relationships, answering the phone, making copies, and filing related to economic development processes. This individual will assist with community development activities connected to economic development projects, including networking with partner agencies. Works closely with the Mayor’s Office, Public Affairs, and Public Works departments.

Job Description

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides administrative and technical support in the planning and execution of the Economic Development program for the City of Pueblo organization. This includes business attraction, retention, job creation, business assistance, marketing, and related functions
• Develops content and media for social media related to economic development
• Collects and analyzes related social media data and provides periodic/special reports
• Contributes to social media follower's satisfaction by reading, researching, and posting responses to inquiries and comments in a timely and customer focused manner
• Supports efforts around communication and collaboration with development professionals interested in establishing businesses in the City of Pueblo as assigned
• Researches topics pertinent to economic development operations, trends, and best practices
• Collects and analyzes economic, demographic, and other relevant data to determine past, present, and future trends affecting growth and development in Pueblo. Reports findings and recommendations to the Mayor as assigned
• Gathers necessary statistical and background information from City Departments, community partners, and other organizations as appropriate to support economic and community development activities
• Develops and maintains a database of potential economic and community development opportunities, tracking City organization activities in relation to the progress of such opportunities and projects
• Monitors budget, contracts, and agreements relating to economic development or property management activities which involve payments or financial calculations
  
  

Important Functions

• Remote site visits required
• Evening and weekend events and meeting attendance may be required
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:

• Must have the ability to lift and move files and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodation
• Position requires moving about, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, and sitting
• Position requires the ability to input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a frequent and prolonged basis
• Position requires the ability to handle a smart phone, camera, and take photos from many angles
• Operates a motor vehicle using adequate auditory, visual, hand and foot coordination
• Hears and verbally communicates with employees and citizens
• Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), Photoshop, Premier, Illustrator, and other related software, sufficient to create and maintain promotional material, social media graphics, presentations, and reports
• Knowledge of the design and implementation of graphics and audio/video to include photograph and audio/video manipulation and communication
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of web-editing, online marketing, popular marketing venues, and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for accessibility concerns related to graphic design, colors, and alt text for display
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public, contractors, elected officials, and partner agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form, to gather and analyze economic data to develop sound proposals
• Ability to attend public meetings outside the normal work hours including nights and occasional weekends.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure that presentations and written products produced are clear, well crafted, and responsive, are timely and objective
• Knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and principles of business correspondence to compose, review, and edit reports, presentations, and other written materials related to City business
• Knowledge of principles of time-management to work efficiently in the presence of frequent interruptions and shifts in priorities
• Ability to perform duties with little or no immediate supervision
• Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner
  
  

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• A high school diploma, GED, or higher education (associate degree or higher preferred)
• One (1) year of recent successful demonstrated experience in social media, marketing, content generation, customer service, or other highly detail-oriented field
• One (1) year of experience in an environment using computers and computer-related equipment
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
• License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification.
• During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Works primarily indoors in a comfortable office environment. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including the ability to retrieve information from various locations and sources when needed. The position requires a great deal of interpersonal communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. The individual may be frequently exposed to periods of demanding activity and moderate mental stress.

Position requires that the individual be able to work overtime, attend evening meetings, and work flexible hours. Most duties are performed indoors; however, the incumbent will be required to perform some duties outdoors. Must be able to work, drive, and travel in inclement weather.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

Benefits

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.