High Point Museum is hiring : Communication Specialist in High Point

Communication Specialist page is loaded## Communication Specialistlocations : High Point, NCtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id : JR100057

• Compensation Range
• $55,467.36 - $75,284.56
• Please note : This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• Who We Are :
• At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
• Our Core Values :
• Integrity
• : Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility
• : A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership
• : Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
• What We Offer :
• The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :
• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• What You'll Do :
• The Communications Specialist is a creative and collaborative team member in the Communications & Public Engagement Department. This role supports a wide range of marketing and communications projects, with an emphasis on graphic design and writing. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple assignments through the department’s project tracking system. In addition to technical skills, this position requires a team mindset, flexibility, and the ability to support high-visibility initiatives including City Council meetings, media interviews, community events, and departmental liaison responsibilities.
• Essential Tasks & Responsibilities :
• Design engaging visual content using Adobe InDesign, Canva, and related platforms for digital and print media
• Write and edit copy for a variety of channels including newsletters, social media, city websites, internal communications, and media releases
• Support the department’s project tracking by logging and updating assignments and maintaining deadlines
• Serve as backup for media interviews, event coverage, and on-call communication needs as assigned
• Represent the department at meetings and events as a liaison and team participant, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Support High Point City Council meetings and strategic community events
• Help maintain and update departmental and City web content in collaboration with IT and other staff
• Provide cross-functional support to other CPE team members as needed
• Ensure all content aligns with City branding and AP style guidelines
• Maintain records and produce internal reporting on communications efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the CPE mission and goals
• Qualifications :
• Required Qualifications :
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration or a related field
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva
• 2+ years of professional writing experience for digital or print content (AP Style preferred)
• Proficiency with office tools including Microsoft 365, project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar), and social media scheduling platforms
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Preferred Qualifications :
• Prior experience supporting public-sector or community engagement efforts
• Comfort with on-camera or media-facing interactions
• Familiarity with City Council or other government meeting support
• Physical Requirements :
• Primarily office-based with some field work at community or City events
• Requires light physical activity such as lifting up to 20 pounds
• Ability to communicate clearly in English in both verbal and written formThe work location of this job will be 211 S Hamilton St High Point, North Carolina.
• Our Commitments
• The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
• The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
• The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.
• ### City of High Point - Benefits Overview StatementThe City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites : The provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees.

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