Communications Specialist- Graphic Design
Salary :
$66,456.
00 - $83,075.
20 AnnuallyLocation :
Cottage Grove, MNJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
4236Department:
AdministrationOpening Date:
07/27/2023Closing Date:
8/14/2023 3:
00 PM CentralJob Summary Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist - Graphic Design is responsible for promoting the city's projects, programs, events, and initiatives using a variety of digital and online tools.
This includes content creation, website maintenance, graphic design, social media maintenance and email marketing.
Work involves communicating complex technical concepts, creating content in accordance with brand guidelines, supporting relevant functions for city council and city commissions, and preparing materials for print.
The Communications Specialist - Graphic Design will design materials for external and internal city communications, serves as the liaison to the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau, and creates and distributes the Discover Cottage Grove Visitors Guide.
Essential Job Functions Specializes In:
Serves as a liaison to the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitor Bureau conducting market research, developing marketing plans, and executing marketing elements to position Cottage Grove as an attractive community to visit, stay, and do business.
Updates and posts to the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitor Bureau website and social media pages.
Works to increase visibility, engagement, and traffic across the Visitor Bureau's social media platforms and website.
Provides monthly updates of activities for the CVB Board and presents at board meetings.
Creates content, designs, and sells ads for the Cottage Grove Visitors Guide.
Maintain, for marketing purposes, a strong working relationship with the lodging tax payees.
Provide in-house design support and creative expertise for presentations, brochures, invitations, correspondence, signage, and flyers as may be needed.
Collaborative Duties:
Responsible for the City of Cottage Grove's website development including maintaining content, working with departmental liaisons on updates, and ensuring proper training is completed with authorized personnel.
Develops, tracks and reports on key performance indicators for websites and digital media.
Measure effectiveness and Return on Investment (ROI) through various marketing metrics.
Coordinates and assists with special events as needed, including city-wide special events, grand openings, and employee appreciation events.
Attend and work at community events such as ribbon cuttings and community festivals.
Drafts, edits, researches, proofreads, and creates internal and external communication pieces, including news releases, e-connect news, speeches, articles, presentations, reports, and the annual State of the City address.
Assist as needed with writing and editing the city employees' monthly newsletter and any other publications or communications to all employees.
Sustain a working to expert level knowledge in a variety of software that includes Word, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, and others.
Assists with preparing for and providing communications assistance and response in the event of an emergency, disaster, or pandemic, as directed by and in support of the Communications Manager.
Creates and executes email marketing campaigns and digital advertising campaigns.
Takes photographs of municipal events, activities, programs, and services and maintains a file of photographs.
Assists with coordinating public access government channel content with the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission staff.
Advances technical knowledge by pursuing professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, seminars, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements A combination of post-secondary education and verifiable work experience equal to six years or more.
Education, training, and experience should be in communications, graphic design, digital media, marketing, and/or social media.
Desired QualificationsAn Associate's degree or higher in communications, marketing and/or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of computers including ability to work with Adobe Creative Suit, Microsoft Office applications, website development and social media.
Knowledge of communication and marketing principles and practices, including effective utilization of websites and social media tools.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of a city.
Skills Writing, editing, and designing a newsletter.
Marketing or public/media relations.
Use of, and proficiency in, desktop and web publishing software.
Familiarity with marketing platforms.
Experience managing marketing campaigns.
Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects from start to finish.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Creative and energetic.
Abilities Ability to analyze appropriateness of communication pieces and social media responses and tailor responses to create and maintain a positive image of the City.
Ability to create visual displays utilizing software including presentations, flyers, posters, brochures, and other graphic displays.
Ability to use computers and software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, design and graphics, analytics, and web design.
Ability to use good judgment, assess problems and situations, anticipate needs, and evaluate alternatives.
Ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to speak, read, and write English clearly.
This is a summary of City benefits, all employees should consult the Non-Represented Pay Plan and/or personnel policy for the exact language pertaining to pay and benefits.
MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)All members contribute 6.
5% of their gross pay into their PERA retirement account on a pretax basis.
The City also contributes 7.
5% of an employee's gross pay to PERA, which PERA uses to fund the state run defined benefit pension plan.
For those employees in the Police and Fire plan, members contribute 11.
3% of their gross pay into their PERA retirement account on a pretax basis.
The City also contributes 16.
95% of an employee's gross pay to PERA, which PERA uses to fund the state run defined benefit pension plan.
Deferred CompensationEmployees also have the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan.
All monies that go into this plan are on a pretax basis.
The minimum an employee must contribute is $10.
00 per pay period and the maximum is $22,500/year which translates into $865.
38 per pay period.
If the employee is over 50 there is also a catch-up provision where an employee can contribute an additional $7,500 per year.
Roth IRAEmployees also have the option of participating in a Roth IRA plan.
All monies that go into this plan are on an after-tax basis.
The minimum an employee must contribute is $10.
00 per pay period and the maximum is $6,500/year which translates into $250.
00 per pay period.
If the employee is over 50 there is also a catch-up provision where an employee can contribute an additional $1,000 per year.
There are income limits that must be met to qualify.
Minnesota State Retirement System Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)For employees in pay grades X01-X02 of the Non-represented Pay Plan and the City Administrator, they will contribute 2% of their annual salary.
For employees in pay grades 7-21 of the Non-represented Pay Plan, they will contribute 1% of their annual salary.
Long-term DisabilityEmployees may purchase a long-term disability policy to cover 60% of their pay.
Coverage for long-term disability starts on the 91st day of injury or illness.
The benefits received under LTD are currently not subject to income taxes, the premium is taxed instead.
Short-term DisabilityAfter an employee has passed probation the City self funds a short-term disability plan.
This coverage starts on the 21st day of an injury or illness and may cover up to 90 days.
Health InsuranceAll new full-time employees must take at least single medical coverage.
The EMPLOYER contributions for 2023 will be as follows:
2023 Monthly PremiumPassport Premium Employer Employee Single $493.
81 $493.
81 $0.
00Single
1 $1,037.
00 $725.
90 $311.
10Single
Children $938.
19 $656.
73 $281.
46Family $1,382.
65 $967.
86 $414.
79 HSA Passport PlanEmployee- 100% of premiumEmployee
One- 70% of premiumEmployee
Children- 70% of premiumFamily- 70% of premium The Passport plan has a, $4,500- employee and $9,000- all others, deductible.
However, the employee will be responsible for, $2,500- employee and $5,000- all others, of the deductible amount.
The remainder will be covered by the employer through a HRA.
Of the $2,500/$5,000 amount the employer will contribute $1,400/$2,800 in to the employee's HSA, on a matching basis.
The employer contribution amount is provided on a matching basis of 2 (two) employer dollars for every 1 (one) dollar contributed by the employee, up to the annual employer maximum.
The employer HSA contributions will be made in two equal payments, the first pay dates in January and July.
Both plans will have an imbedded deductible.
There is an 80/20 payment arrangement once the deductible is met, whereby the insurance company pays 80 percent and the employee/employer pay the other 20 percent, up to an out of pocket maximum.
The out of pocket maximums are, $5,800- employee and $11,600- all others.
If the employee/employer experience out of pocket costs, the employer will cover up to the $1,300- employee and up to the $2,600- all others.
Dental InsuranceThe City offers dental insurance at no cost to the employee as long as they are on the City's health insurance.
For single plus one the premium is $56.
80 per month.
For family coverage the premium is $101.
94 per month.
Life InsuranceThe City pays for term life insurance at one times an employee's base annual salary.
For example if an employee's base annual salary was $33,737.
60, the City would pay for $34,000 worth of life insurance.
Employees also have the option of purchasing supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents as an out-of-pocket cost, up to $200,000 for the employee, $100,000 for his/her spouse and either $5,000 or $10,000 for children.
NCPERS Life Insurance (PERA Life)This is an optional life insurance plan that costs $16.
00 per month.
It is a group term life and accidental death & dismemberment plan for employees.
It also has group term life for the employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
Workers Compensation InsuranceAll employees are covered by workers compensation insurance.
Injury on DutyIf an employee is injured on the job the City will supplement whatever the injured employee is paid by workers compensation up to base pay, up to 90 days.
Annual LeaveIn lieu of vacation and sick pay the City has Annual Leave which can be used for either purpose.
Employees with 0 to 4 years City employment accrue 5.
84 hours per pay period.
Employees with 5 to 9 years City employment accrue 6.
76 hours per pay period.
Employees with 10 to 14 years City employment accrue 7.
69 hours per pay period.
Employees with 15 to 19 years City employment accrue 8.
92 hours per pay period.
Employees with 20
years City employment accrue 9.
53 hours per pay period.
No employee may carry over more than 264 hours of Annual Leave from one year to the next.
If any employee's balance is above 264 those hours are forfeited.
HolidaysAll employees who work the full year get 12 paid holidays and 1 paid floating holiday.
Bereavement LeaveEach eligible employee may request up to three (3) shifts of bereavement leave in the event of a death in the immediate family.
Immediate family is defined as:
spouse, parent (including stepparent or legal guardian), child (including stepchild/foster child), sibling (including stepsibling), grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, brother/sister-in-law, and son/daughter-in-law.
Health FSAEmployee may put up to $2,750 in to an account on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical and dental expenses.
For those that contribute to a HSA, the Health FSA is limited to eligible vision and dental expenses.
Dependent Care FSAEmployee may put up to $5,000 in to an account on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible dependent care expenses.
01 Do you possess a combination of post-secondary education and verifiable work experience equal to six years or more.
Education, training, and experience should be in communications, graphic design, digital media, marketing, and/or social media? Yes No 02 Do you possess an Associate's degree or higher in communications, marketing and/or related field.
Yes No 03 Are you a Veteran, or the surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran, that has been issued a DD214 form? Yes No 04 Are you a disabled Veteran as determined by the United States Veterans Administration? Or, are you the spouse of a disabled Veteran who because of the disability is unable to qualify for this position? Yes No 05 Describe your experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
06 Please describe any experience you may have in using social media professionally to promote programs and events and as a means to reach target audiences.
07 Describe your experience in overseeing website management and/or your ability to maintain and update a website.
08 Describe your experience creating Power Point presentations, flyers, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, and other visuals productions for both digital and print publications.
09 Describe your experience, if any, in assisting with communications in a governmental setting.
10 Please upload 3-5 recent examples of digital, social media and print publications you created and designed or played a significant role in helping create or design.
Required Question Recommended Skills Adobe Creative Suite Advertising Advertising Campaigns Analytical Branding Business Reporting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$66,456.
00 - $83,075.
20 AnnuallyLocation :
Cottage Grove, MNJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
4236Department:
AdministrationOpening Date:
07/27/2023Closing Date:
8/14/2023 3:
00 PM CentralJob Summary Under the direction of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist - Graphic Design is responsible for promoting the city's projects, programs, events, and initiatives using a variety of digital and online tools.
This includes content creation, website maintenance, graphic design, social media maintenance and email marketing.
Work involves communicating complex technical concepts, creating content in accordance with brand guidelines, supporting relevant functions for city council and city commissions, and preparing materials for print.
The Communications Specialist - Graphic Design will design materials for external and internal city communications, serves as the liaison to the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau, and creates and distributes the Discover Cottage Grove Visitors Guide.
Essential Job Functions Specializes In:
Serves as a liaison to the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitor Bureau conducting market research, developing marketing plans, and executing marketing elements to position Cottage Grove as an attractive community to visit, stay, and do business.
Updates and posts to the Cottage Grove Convention and Visitor Bureau website and social media pages.
Works to increase visibility, engagement, and traffic across the Visitor Bureau's social media platforms and website.
Provides monthly updates of activities for the CVB Board and presents at board meetings.
Creates content, designs, and sells ads for the Cottage Grove Visitors Guide.
Maintain, for marketing purposes, a strong working relationship with the lodging tax payees.
Provide in-house design support and creative expertise for presentations, brochures, invitations, correspondence, signage, and flyers as may be needed.
Collaborative Duties:
Responsible for the City of Cottage Grove's website development including maintaining content, working with departmental liaisons on updates, and ensuring proper training is completed with authorized personnel.
Develops, tracks and reports on key performance indicators for websites and digital media.
Measure effectiveness and Return on Investment (ROI) through various marketing metrics.
Coordinates and assists with special events as needed, including city-wide special events, grand openings, and employee appreciation events.
Attend and work at community events such as ribbon cuttings and community festivals.
Drafts, edits, researches, proofreads, and creates internal and external communication pieces, including news releases, e-connect news, speeches, articles, presentations, reports, and the annual State of the City address.
Assist as needed with writing and editing the city employees' monthly newsletter and any other publications or communications to all employees.
Sustain a working to expert level knowledge in a variety of software that includes Word, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, and others.
Assists with preparing for and providing communications assistance and response in the event of an emergency, disaster, or pandemic, as directed by and in support of the Communications Manager.
Creates and executes email marketing campaigns and digital advertising campaigns.
Takes photographs of municipal events, activities, programs, and services and maintains a file of photographs.
Assists with coordinating public access government channel content with the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission staff.
Advances technical knowledge by pursuing professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, seminars, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements A combination of post-secondary education and verifiable work experience equal to six years or more.
Education, training, and experience should be in communications, graphic design, digital media, marketing, and/or social media.
Desired QualificationsAn Associate's degree or higher in communications, marketing and/or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of computers including ability to work with Adobe Creative Suit, Microsoft Office applications, website development and social media.
Knowledge of communication and marketing principles and practices, including effective utilization of websites and social media tools.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of a city.
Skills Writing, editing, and designing a newsletter.
Marketing or public/media relations.
Use of, and proficiency in, desktop and web publishing software.
Familiarity with marketing platforms.
Experience managing marketing campaigns.
Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects from start to finish.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Creative and energetic.
Abilities Ability to analyze appropriateness of communication pieces and social media responses and tailor responses to create and maintain a positive image of the City.
Ability to create visual displays utilizing software including presentations, flyers, posters, brochures, and other graphic displays.
Ability to use computers and software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, design and graphics, analytics, and web design.
Ability to use good judgment, assess problems and situations, anticipate needs, and evaluate alternatives.
Ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to speak, read, and write English clearly.
This is a summary of City benefits, all employees should consult the Non-Represented Pay Plan and/or personnel policy for the exact language pertaining to pay and benefits.
MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)All members contribute 6.
5% of their gross pay into their PERA retirement account on a pretax basis.
The City also contributes 7.
5% of an employee's gross pay to PERA, which PERA uses to fund the state run defined benefit pension plan.
For those employees in the Police and Fire plan, members contribute 11.
3% of their gross pay into their PERA retirement account on a pretax basis.
The City also contributes 16.
95% of an employee's gross pay to PERA, which PERA uses to fund the state run defined benefit pension plan.
Deferred CompensationEmployees also have the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan.
All monies that go into this plan are on a pretax basis.
The minimum an employee must contribute is $10.
00 per pay period and the maximum is $22,500/year which translates into $865.
38 per pay period.
If the employee is over 50 there is also a catch-up provision where an employee can contribute an additional $7,500 per year.
Roth IRAEmployees also have the option of participating in a Roth IRA plan.
All monies that go into this plan are on an after-tax basis.
The minimum an employee must contribute is $10.
00 per pay period and the maximum is $6,500/year which translates into $250.
00 per pay period.
If the employee is over 50 there is also a catch-up provision where an employee can contribute an additional $1,000 per year.
There are income limits that must be met to qualify.
Minnesota State Retirement System Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)For employees in pay grades X01-X02 of the Non-represented Pay Plan and the City Administrator, they will contribute 2% of their annual salary.
For employees in pay grades 7-21 of the Non-represented Pay Plan, they will contribute 1% of their annual salary.
Long-term DisabilityEmployees may purchase a long-term disability policy to cover 60% of their pay.
Coverage for long-term disability starts on the 91st day of injury or illness.
The benefits received under LTD are currently not subject to income taxes, the premium is taxed instead.
Short-term DisabilityAfter an employee has passed probation the City self funds a short-term disability plan.
This coverage starts on the 21st day of an injury or illness and may cover up to 90 days.
Health InsuranceAll new full-time employees must take at least single medical coverage.
The EMPLOYER contributions for 2023 will be as follows:
2023 Monthly PremiumPassport Premium Employer Employee Single $493.
81 $493.
81 $0.
00Single
1 $1,037.
00 $725.
90 $311.
10Single
Children $938.
19 $656.
73 $281.
46Family $1,382.
65 $967.
86 $414.
79 HSA Passport PlanEmployee- 100% of premiumEmployee
One- 70% of premiumEmployee
Children- 70% of premiumFamily- 70% of premium The Passport plan has a, $4,500- employee and $9,000- all others, deductible.
However, the employee will be responsible for, $2,500- employee and $5,000- all others, of the deductible amount.
The remainder will be covered by the employer through a HRA.
Of the $2,500/$5,000 amount the employer will contribute $1,400/$2,800 in to the employee's HSA, on a matching basis.
The employer contribution amount is provided on a matching basis of 2 (two) employer dollars for every 1 (one) dollar contributed by the employee, up to the annual employer maximum.
The employer HSA contributions will be made in two equal payments, the first pay dates in January and July.
Both plans will have an imbedded deductible.
There is an 80/20 payment arrangement once the deductible is met, whereby the insurance company pays 80 percent and the employee/employer pay the other 20 percent, up to an out of pocket maximum.
The out of pocket maximums are, $5,800- employee and $11,600- all others.
If the employee/employer experience out of pocket costs, the employer will cover up to the $1,300- employee and up to the $2,600- all others.
Dental InsuranceThe City offers dental insurance at no cost to the employee as long as they are on the City's health insurance.
For single plus one the premium is $56.
80 per month.
For family coverage the premium is $101.
94 per month.
Life InsuranceThe City pays for term life insurance at one times an employee's base annual salary.
For example if an employee's base annual salary was $33,737.
60, the City would pay for $34,000 worth of life insurance.
Employees also have the option of purchasing supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents as an out-of-pocket cost, up to $200,000 for the employee, $100,000 for his/her spouse and either $5,000 or $10,000 for children.
NCPERS Life Insurance (PERA Life)This is an optional life insurance plan that costs $16.
00 per month.
It is a group term life and accidental death & dismemberment plan for employees.
It also has group term life for the employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
Workers Compensation InsuranceAll employees are covered by workers compensation insurance.
Injury on DutyIf an employee is injured on the job the City will supplement whatever the injured employee is paid by workers compensation up to base pay, up to 90 days.
Annual LeaveIn lieu of vacation and sick pay the City has Annual Leave which can be used for either purpose.
Employees with 0 to 4 years City employment accrue 5.
84 hours per pay period.
Employees with 5 to 9 years City employment accrue 6.
76 hours per pay period.
Employees with 10 to 14 years City employment accrue 7.
69 hours per pay period.
Employees with 15 to 19 years City employment accrue 8.
92 hours per pay period.
Employees with 20
years City employment accrue 9.
53 hours per pay period.
No employee may carry over more than 264 hours of Annual Leave from one year to the next.
If any employee's balance is above 264 those hours are forfeited.
HolidaysAll employees who work the full year get 12 paid holidays and 1 paid floating holiday.
Bereavement LeaveEach eligible employee may request up to three (3) shifts of bereavement leave in the event of a death in the immediate family.
Immediate family is defined as:
spouse, parent (including stepparent or legal guardian), child (including stepchild/foster child), sibling (including stepsibling), grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, brother/sister-in-law, and son/daughter-in-law.
Health FSAEmployee may put up to $2,750 in to an account on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical and dental expenses.
For those that contribute to a HSA, the Health FSA is limited to eligible vision and dental expenses.
Dependent Care FSAEmployee may put up to $5,000 in to an account on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible dependent care expenses.
01 Do you possess a combination of post-secondary education and verifiable work experience equal to six years or more.
Education, training, and experience should be in communications, graphic design, digital media, marketing, and/or social media? Yes No 02 Do you possess an Associate's degree or higher in communications, marketing and/or related field.
Yes No 03 Are you a Veteran, or the surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran, that has been issued a DD214 form? Yes No 04 Are you a disabled Veteran as determined by the United States Veterans Administration? Or, are you the spouse of a disabled Veteran who because of the disability is unable to qualify for this position? Yes No 05 Describe your experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
06 Please describe any experience you may have in using social media professionally to promote programs and events and as a means to reach target audiences.
07 Describe your experience in overseeing website management and/or your ability to maintain and update a website.
08 Describe your experience creating Power Point presentations, flyers, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, and other visuals productions for both digital and print publications.
09 Describe your experience, if any, in assisting with communications in a governmental setting.
10 Please upload 3-5 recent examples of digital, social media and print publications you created and designed or played a significant role in helping create or design.
Required Question Recommended Skills Adobe Creative Suite Advertising Advertising Campaigns Analytical Branding Business Reporting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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