Responsibilities

• Own our website content on Squarespace — write, edit, publish, and keep it current and accurate
• Lead our website platform migration — restructure content, map and preserve URLs and redirects, and protect our SEO through the transition to a modern hosted CMS with outside technical support
• Capture and produce visual stories — shoot and edit photos and short videos of programs, events, and our parks, and turn them into content that feels real and engaging
• Be on site when things are happening — attend select programs, events, and seasonal moments (including some evenings and weekends) to capture content firsthand
• Build and maintain a photo and video library — so the District has organized, ready to use visual assets season to season
• Tell our story across social media — turn program information into posts, short videos, and carousels that residents actually want to read and share
• Promote programs and drive registrations — coordinate email and program promotion through ActiveNet and Squarespace's built in tools; work within our registration system to support enrollment and customer service
• Apply practical, everyday SEO — page titles, headings, descriptions, and keyword aware writing that helps people find us
• Keep our content accessible and on-brand — write accessible content (including alt text and video captions) and maintain a consistent, warm brand voice across every channel
• Track what's working — use site and social analytics to see what drives participation, and adjust

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years prior professional experience in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Status: Part-Time, Permanent (Onsite)
• Physical Considerations — While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, twist, and use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and perform similar body movements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move publications and marketing collateral up to 25 pounds.

Preferred

• Squarespace strongly preferred
• experience migrating a site from one platform to another is a significant plus
• Visual storytelling skills — comfortable shooting and editing photos and short video for social (phone or basic gear is fine) using tools like Canva, CapCut, or Lightroom.

Benefits

• Benefits: IMRF pension participation and health benefits (per eligibility requirements)