Communication and Community Engagement Specialist

About the role

The Town of Cohasset seeks a creative and organized Communication and Community Engagement Specialist to support townwide communications, public engagement, media relations, and administrative operations in the Town Manager’s Office.

Responsibilities

- Prepare news releases, public notices, FAQs, project updates, website and social media content, graphics, photos, videos, and other communication materials. - Support emergency and service disruption messaging, public awareness campaigns, the Town’s Annual Report, and meeting materials for the Select Board and other public boards. - Utilize strong writing, editing, storytelling, social media, graphic design, and video production skills. - Work with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Owl Labs, Polycom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools. - Perform evening and weekend hours as part of the role.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: - A Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with government communications.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications listed.

Skills

- Strong writing, editing, storytelling, social media, graphic design, and video production skills. - Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Owl Labs, Polycom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.

Pay

This is a part-time, 19 hour-per-week position classified at Grade A3 ($34.62 - $41.37 Hourly).

Schedule

Some evening work and emergency response availability are required.

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned.

Contact Information

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