Communications & Events Coordinator / Administrative Assistant at Town of Wilson's Mills | Wilsons Mills, NC | $47K/yr – $70K/yr

Town of Wilson's Mills

Communications & Events Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

Wilsons Mills, NC (On-site)

$47K/yr – $70K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own town communications and event logistics across channels, with cross-department coordination.

Owns routine communications across social media, website, and digital channels.
Must-have: Associate’s degree plus 2 years of marketing/event planning experience.
Standout: Cross-department coordination with the Town Administrator and vendors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manages routine communications and content for the Town’s social media platforms, website and digital channels, including photography, videography, and graphic design in accordance with established policies.
Monitors social media and digital inquiries and routes issues or questions to appropriate departments when necessary.
Serves as the primary point of contact for the general public and community partners.
Develops event and program timelines, coordinates logistics, secures permits, arranges facilities, equipment, vendors, and services.
Assists with on-site event setup, coordination, and breakdown as required.
Prepares and distributes event-related communications, promotional materials, and public notices.
Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes, event coordination, and public outreach.
Coordinates with the Town Administrator and multiple departments to ensure effective communication and project completion.
Provides administrative support to the Town Administrator and department heads.
Performs related duties as required.

Town of Wilson's Mills

Located in the heart of Johnston County, just off Interstate 42 (formerly Highway 70), Wilson’s Mills offers a peaceful, small-town charm with a rich history and strong community spirit. Officially incorporated in 1996, the town spans just over five square miles and offers a quiet, close-knit community atmosphere. Named after John Marshall Wilson—who operated a gristmill and cotton gin in the mid-1800s—Wilson’s Mills blossomed with the arrival of the North Carolina Railroad in 1856. Today, the town remains proud of its heritage, surrounded by farmland and natural beauty along the Neuse River, while continuing to grow as a welcoming place for families and visitors alike.Wilson's Mills, composed of 5.5 square miles of land, is a growing residential community with a population of approximately 3,000 neighbors. The Town of Wilson's Mills is working to promote commercial, industrial, and residential areas. Adjacent to the Wilson's Mills corporate limits is the Johnston Regional Airport.Wilson's Mills is a short commute to the Garner and RTP areas. To the east, nearby Johnston Community College offers a wide variety of lectures, concerts and exhibits, including the very popular Country Music Showcase! Only seven miles from the Town is UNC Health Johnston, a modern full service facility that is rated in the top 100 in the nation. Wilson's Mills was originally chartered in 1868 in order to bring electricity to the mills surrounding the railroad, but the Town's true birth took place when it was incorporated on August 2, 1996.

Smithfield, North Carolina, USA

12 employees

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