Outreach Support Specialist at Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ | Hillsborough, NJ | $20/hr – $25/hr

Township of Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Outreach Support Specialist

Hillsborough, NJ (On-site)

$20/hr – $25/hrEntry Level1+ years expPart time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own community outreach and event marketing for Hillsborough's Economic & Business Development Office, turning town initiatives into promoted content, materials, and digital engagement.

Event marketing and content creation: flyers, graphics, short videos, and promotional materials for initiatives like Restaurant Week and Children’s Week.
Social and digital outreach: manage platforms, campaigns, and website content to engage residents and businesses.
Community engagement and PR support: coordinate planning, logistics, and outreach with partners and the public.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Creates promotional materials for events, programs, and initiatives
Assists with developing and executing marketing and economic development strategies for Township-wide economic development initiatives and promotions
Supports department social media efforts, including social media platforms, digital outreach campaigns, and website content
Assists with planning, coordination, and implementation of events and projects
Supports event logistics, photography, public relations, and community engagement efforts
Able to produce promotional materials, videos, and event marketing content (i.e., flyers, graphics, short-form videos)
Maintains digital outreach to engage the public during initiatives such as, but not limited to, Children’s Week, HBA Job Fair, Restaurant Week, and the HBA Awards
Provides support for Planning, Zoning & Sustainability initiatives, department administrative functions, and other assignments & projects as needed

Requirements

Outstanding customer service, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Canva
Experience with social media platforms, content creation/management, marketing initiatives, and related fields
Ability to maintain consistency across all promotional/marketing materials (colors, fonts, logo placement, layout, etc.)
Proficiency in Google Suite (Mail, Drive, Docs, Forms, Sheets, etc.)
Efficient time management, organizational skills, and attention to details
Ability to adapt to new concepts and function in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and able to work independently, but also able to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Preferred