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Job Description
Description:
Join our team and play a vital role in fostering community engagement and enriching the lives of families in our community
The City’s Community Services Department is seeking a part-time Marketing and Membership Coordinator (Staff Specialist-H) to promote the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, along with its public programs, to families and schools in the community. Marketing platforms include digital advertising, social media, and print, with a particular emphasis on social media. The position may also involve assisting with the preparation of communications for the press and other stakeholders.
The Junior Museum and Zoo serves children, birth to age 8, through its science exhibits and zoo, and children to age 11 through its school programs and summer camps. Approximately 114,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 19,000 take part in its science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature.
If you are passionate about marketing, enjoy working in a creative environment, and want to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
Work Schedule : The position requires approximately 17-20 hours per week, with a portion of the hours eligible for remote work. Weekend and weekday availability is expected. The successful candidate will collaborate with their supervisor to develop a consistent weekly schedule.
This is an SEIU Hourly (limited benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.
(In lieu of providing a medical plan, the City grants a medical stipend of $3.80 per hour in paid status)
Essential Duties:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Develops and distributes digital and print collateral to publicize museum programs, public hours, exhibits, special events and brand awareness.
- Works with Executive Director to develop an annual marketing plan and calendar.
- Works with staff to gather ideas and content (images, videos, etc) for social media.
- Executes social media and digital advertising placement.
- Creates fliers for on-site promotion of programs and special events.
- Prepares monthly reports summarizing market analytics. Assists supervisor in preparing reports.
- Maintains contact lists for constituents-families, schools, partner organizations, and other organizations through which the museum advertises programs, exhibits, and events.
- Participates in staff meetings to identify marketing needs and opportunities.
- Assists Guest Services staff in preparing emails and other communications with Museum Members.
- Implement Departmental goals and objectives with respect to marketing.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational and follow-through skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required
- Demonstrate written and verbal public communications skills
- Demonstrate flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated excellent inter-personal skills
- Ability to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience and demonstrated possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:- Bachelor’s or AA degree required. Emphasis on marketing or communication preferred.
- Two years marketing or communication experience required.
- Some graphic design ability preferred.
- Second language highly desired.
- Valid California driver’s license
Supplemental Information:
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Some lifting may be required. Position may sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, and deal with a wide range of people.
The Selection Process:- Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
- Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:
Medical Stipend
$3.80 effectivethe pay period including July 1, 2024.
Sick Leave
Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.
Retirement
City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.
Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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