Marketing Coordinator (Temporary)

Role Summary: Join our dynamic team to plan, develop, and implement marketing and community engagement strategies that enhance our department’s services, programs, and special events. This position is part-time/temporary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Design and implement marketing initiatives for promotional events, publications, and advertising campaigns.
• Social Media Management: Develop and evaluate social media campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; monitor and address consumer interactions.
• Content Creation: Design and produce newsletters, program catalogs, event flyers, and website content in collaboration with a contracted print house.
• Graphic Design: Prepare camera-ready copy and graphics; utilize various software for creative and quality outputs.
• Community Relations: Promote department with local businesses and media; ensure positive engagement.
• Team Collaboration: Attend department meetings and contribute to team goals.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, or business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Availability: Must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Background Check: Employment contingent on passing a nationwide background check.
• License: Valid driver’s license required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of departmental methods, procedures, and policies.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to align work with organizational goals.
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in managing complex concepts related to program development and staff oversight.

While the position is open until filled, completed City applications and resumes should be submitted before 4:00pm on August 21, 2025.

Come be part of a knowledgeable and amazing work team committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community and the commitment to City’s Core Values. The City is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation/sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.