Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, writing, and editing content for a variety of communications platforms including websites, social media, e-newsletters, flyers, presentations, and press materials.
• Help document Department programs and events through photography, videography, and brief interviews.
• Support the development , scheduling, and implementation of social media content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor.
• Help maintain and update the Department's website and digital newsletters.
• Track and support community events, themed days, weeks, and months to develop content and contribute to internal calendars and project trackers.
• Participate in community outreach efforts, including tabling at events, supporting public meetings, and gathering community feedback.
• Track analytics and metrics from newsletters, social media platforms, and web traffic; monitor media coverage and social media engagement; compile analytics reports to inform communication strategies.
• Work with internal and external partners to capture content, develop informational material and order various products (signs, swag items, etc).
• Support translation coordination and multilingual content production, if bilingual (Spanish-English) skills are present.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is highly desired.
• At least 1 year of experience in communications, public-engagement, media, or related work (internships included).
• OR currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree or certificate program in communications, journalism, graphic design, public relations, public administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media platforms.

Preferred

• Fluent, professional-level Spanish and English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media platforms.

Benefits

• This position receives no benefits with the exception of a retirement plan and paid sick leave.
• Participation in a retirement plan is mandated by Federal Law and you will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS):
• Employee contributes 3.75% of salary
• City of San Rafael contributes 3.75% of salary
• You are entitled to receive sick leave in accordance with California's Paid Sick Leave Law (AB 1522).