Communications / Event Technician

JOB TITLE :                   Communications / Event Technician

DEPARTMENT :             Communications

REPORTS TO :              Communications Director

GRADE :                         4

ROLE & LEVEL :            T1

SALARY RANGE :          $43,000 minimum; $53,900 midpoint; $64,600 maximum

FLSA STATUS :             Non-Exempt

WORK OBJECTIVE :

Under the supervisor of the Communications Director, supports the department during City wide special events. Works the permitted special events at the park. Assists with special event permitting. Assists with creating, producing and managing online content as needed.  Assists with updating the event calendar and coordinating event needs. Assists with internal graphic design for the city.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Coordinates between event organizers Communications Strategist and Communications Director during events
• Works events by providing support to event organizers, support includes but is not limited to assisting with set-up, unlocking facilities, handling trash during the event, turning on park lighting, setting up sound equipment when needed, etc.
• Serves as liaison to committees.
• Assists with scheduling permitted events and keeping city calendar up to date.
• Assists with event permits and contracts.
• Oversees all maintenance needs for events.
• Manages event storage to ensure all items are returned and stored properly.
• Assists with citywide communications between the City, its residents, and other stakeholders.
• Works with outside organizations to utilize material that is produced by local service organizations and other governmental agencies to educate City residents.
• Assists with updated to the city’s social media pages.
• Updates news stories on city website as needed.
• Assists with filming and promoting events as needed.
• Assists with City Events
• Assists with set up for meetings as needed.
• Works permitted events.
• Assists city departments in producing documents by handling the internal graphic design work.
• Updates community sign.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines that address conflict of interest and code of ethics for government employees.
• Meets the attendance requirements of the position which is an essential function of this position.
• Performs any other related work as required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a known disability.

These essential job duties, requirements and skills are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties, requirements, and skills. This position will be required to perform other job related essential and non-essential duties, requirements, and skills as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Degree; supplemented by 2 or more years’ experience working events; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and / or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Tasks involve the ability to exert light to moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

Tasks require sound and visual perception and discrimination . Tasks require oral communications ability