POSITION DESCRIPTION: The role of the Community Specialist is to manage the
communication strategy and enhance the City/DDA public image. The Communications
Specialist serves as a member of the City’s management team. Plans, organizes, and
direct all aspects of the City and the Downtown Development Authority’s communications
(City/DDA). The position requires the exercise of considerable initiative, independent
judgement, and discretion.
DESCRIPTION:
• Prepare an annual communications plan, schedule and budget.
• Track and prepare a monthly summary, and success indicators/measurements, of
all PR and marketing efforts.
• Compose and update City/DDA website content including news releases.
• Maintain and update the City/DDA’s social media efforts and collaborate with
departments as needed; monitors City/DDA social media feeds and responds as
appropriate; posts information on the City administered platforms.
• Build and develop the City/DDA's press relationships to ensure accurate coverage
of events, programs and activities; maintains regular media contacts and keeps
them informed of issues and events of importance to the City and citizens.
• Attend City Council, Commission meetings, DDA Marketing Committee meetings
and special events as needed.
• Write, edit and prepare informational materials, including the City’s newsletters, to
inform the community of City issues, services, programs and events.
• Develop, plan and implement opportunities to improve public awareness of and
involvement in City/DDA services, programs, plans and projects;
• Develop partnerships and coordinate information with outside individuals and
agencies to foster community service, education and information;
• Provide photographic and video services as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of special events.
• Establish, maintain and foster cooperative working relationships with city-wide
departments in the course of work.
• Assist with various tasks as assigned, including community engagement and
volunteer events.
• Performs other duties as required by the City/DDA.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Work proficiently with Microsoft Office, including effective use of Word, Excel
and PowerPoint and other programs as needed.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Write clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences and prepare public
information to engage and inform the community.
• Knowledge of the functions, structure and organization of municipal
government.
• Able to effectively research, organize and present data.
• Ability to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative and
judgement.
• The ability to work collaboratively across internal organizational structures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or
related field.
• Three (3) or more years of previous communications experience with an
emphasis in social media. Municipal government experience preferred.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Union, Exempt – Full Time - $55,000 - $65,000 annually. Benefits as provided
under the City of Northville Non-Union Benefit Summary.
NOTE:
This position description is intended to indicate the general nature of responsibilities typically assigned. The description is not necessarily exhaustive or intended to limit the City’s right to modify the position or assignments as necessary.
SELECTION: The successful candidate will be required to take and pass a preemployment physical including drug test and background check. Interested applicants
should submit a City of Northville Employment
Application and resume with references
via email to [email protected] or mail to Human Resources, 215 W. Main Street,
Northville, Michigan 48167. The City of Northville is an ADA/EOE employer.
Applications accepted until 4 p.m. on December 20, 2024.
