Job Description

Job Summary:

Under supervision of the /Director of Economic Development, the employee will coordinate, implement and perform communication functions to disseminate timely, accurate and pertinent information reagarding Twon Business. In support of the Economic Development department this employee will also assist with event coordination and Town marketing initiatives, This individual reports directly to the director of Economic Development.

Essential Duties:

• Update the town’s website to ensure the most current and accurate information is accessible on the site.
• maintain the Town’s social media accounts by creating and posting content, sharing pertinent messaging, monitoring comments and messages.
• Prepare message schdule for information kiosks at Byrd Park, Rt. 113 Gateway, and Fisher Park; update them according to said schedule.
• Assist with the development of marketing and advertisement campaigns
• Create digital and print marketing materials as directed.
• Attend and assist with planning, coordinating, implementing, and promoting events.
• Create event brochure and maintain event calendar.
• Attend and prepare for meetings as required.
• Serve as Co-chair for the Arts and entertainment District Committee.
• Manage and facilitate Building and Park Rentals by maintaining the rental schedule, booking reservations, and managing key sign-out.
• Collecxt and manage data for grant reporting.
• Maintain volunteer, artist, vendor and entertainment databases.
• Perform other related duteis as assigned or required.
• Conduct occasional research as directed.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess abachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, or a related field, or at least three years of professional experience in event planning, web management, social media campaigning or a closely related field.
• fluent in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.
• Comfortable navigating publishing software.
• Available for some night and weekend hours based on event and meeting schedules.
• Able to lift 40 pounds.
• Pre-employment background check.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen.

Benefits

• As a full-time employee of the Town, you are eligible and required to contribute to Maryland State Retirement. 
• As a full-time employee of the Town, you are eligible to participate in the Town’s employee health benefits program. 
• Health benefits eligibility date is the first day of the month. 
• In the first year of employment, you are also eligible to accrue 3.33 hours per month of vacation leave. Personal leave is accrued annually at a rate of 12 hours per quarter. Sick leave is accrued at 8 hours per month.
• You are eligible for 15 paid holidays per year. This is subject to the Town’s regular full-time benefits accrual procedures. 
• The Town reserves the right to eliminate or modify any of its benefits at any time. 

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