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SalaryTransportation Marketing and Communication Officer
Part-Time Position
About the City
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Transportation Marketing andCommunication Officerposition.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Core Values:
- Respect: We are open-minded and treat all people with dignity
- Teamwork: We do great things together
- Integrity: We are thoughtful stewards of the public’s trust
- Continuous Improvement: We challenge ourselves to learn and grow
An Overview
Do you have a passion for media and storytelling? Are you ready for a career move to work with a great team that’s progressive and strategic in the way we approach our work, manage people, and service our community? If so, you are highly encouraged to apply for the Transportation Marketing andCommunications Officer position with the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) to support public engagement and Communications efforts in the Transportation Branch. This hybrid part-time position will aid GO Alex, the City’s TDM program promoting multi-modal transportation modes. This position is part of a four-person team that performs work under the administrative direction of the TDM Program Manager and Division Chief of Mobility Services, and will work with the T&ES Communications Team to convey complex information in a clear, simple, and creative manner under the supervision of T&ES’ Senior Communications Officer.
What you should bring
The person in this position should be a self-motivated individual who takes initiative to manage and advance the City’s TDM program and other transportation programs/projects through media outlets, continuously improve communication and engagement processes, and get the job done. This person should have comprehensive skills in producing commercial-ready photography as well as a strong understanding of graphic design and video communication strategies to develop print materials and digital media.
The Opportunity – Examples of work
- Designs and produces creative social media and website photos, graphics, and supplemental videos for GO Alex and other Transportation Branch programs (e.g. bikeshare, scooters, paratransit, Vision Zero, complete streets, parking, smart mobility);
- Develops and creates graphic designs and marketing materials for GO Alex and other Transportation Branch programs;
- Communicates important information about transportation options, GO Alex, and Vision Zero programs, projects, events, initiatives, services, and issues to the residents, employees of Alexandria, and the media through media releases and social media content;
- Performs public engagement and Communications for T&ES and the Transportation Branch;
- Coordinates with DASH Bus on Marketing and Communication materials and grants
- Works with the team to plan, organize, and coordinate the production of e-newsletters, webpage updates, community engagement efforts, and event planning logistics;
- Multi-media journalism that researches, writes, copy-edits, and proofs a variety of content and assists with multi-platform delivery of the content;
- Collaborates with other staff and consultants, as applicable, to develop and create content from conception to implementation for multiple projects under tight deadlines;
- Tracks and reports on metrics such as newsletter subscribers, website traffic, and media coverage; and
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience in communications, public relations, public information and graphic production or publications editing work, desk top graphic publishing and experience with writing and editing information for wide distribution under deadlines; and completion of college-level courses in journalism, communications, multimedia production, public administration, government, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The employee must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication skills, highly motivated, results-driven, creative problem solver. Possessing a working knowledge of social media platforms and software (Facebook, X, and Instagram), design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, website content management systems (Drupal or similar), email marketing tools and platforms (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, or similar), and web analytics tools (Google Analytics or similar).
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
