Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist

Harrisburg, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own the planning and execution of county-wide parks and recreation programs, lead marketing and outreach, and build partnerships to grow participation and sponsorship.

  • Own program development, marketing execution, and cross-platform content creation
  • Build community relationships, sponsorships, and volunteer programs
  • Track performance and optimize engagement and revenue opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement diversified, year-round, county-wide parks and recreation programs, with special attention to Park Rx programming.
  • Collaborate with program staff to develop and execute marketing and promotional strategies for programs, events, facilities, and services.
  • Create, manage, and maintain content across digital platforms, including social media, websites, email campaigns, online calendars, and digital newsletters.
  • Design and produce marketing and promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, press releases, advertisements, and signage.
  • Ensure consistent branding, messaging, and visual identity across all marketing and communication channels.
  • Track, analyze, and report on marketing performance metrics; recommend strategies for increased engagement, participation, and reach.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and represent the department at community outreach efforts, including special events, public meetings, and promotional activities.
  • Support volunteer recruitment, training, coordination, and recognition efforts.
  • Develop, coordinate, and manage sponsorships and partnerships to enhance programs, events, and revenue opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Recreation, or another related field.
  • 2-4 years’ experience in recreation OR any equivalent combination of acceptable training/experience.
  • Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.
  • Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must possess initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Must possess the ability to function independently, have flexibility and work effectively with co-workers and staff.
  • Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed to carry out essential job duties.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess thorough knowledge of principles/practices of recreational planning and management.
  • Must possess ability to prepare budgets, oversee expenditures and seek program sponsorships.
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About usDauphin County, in the heart of Pennsylvania, is the preferred place to live, work and raise a family. Dauphin County government provides a vast number of programs and services for its 286,000 residents. Management of the county is the responsibility of a three-member Board of County Commissioners, whose members are elected at-large by county voters to serve four-year terms. They are assisted by a number of professionals, including a chief clerk/chief of staff, elected row officers, and solicitors. Dauphin County’s departments include Community and Economic Development, Criminal Investigation Division, Court and Deputy Court Administrations, Domestic Relations, Emergency Management Agency, Facility Maintenance, Human Resources, Human Services, Information Technology, Probation Services, Public Defender, Purchasing, Risk Management, Safety and Security, Solid Waste and Recycling, Tax Assessment, Veterans’ Affairs, Voter Registration, Work Release as well as various row offices. The following agencies comprise the county’s Human Services: Area Agency on Aging, Social Services for Children & Youth, Drug & Alcohol, and Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities. The county also operates Dauphin County Prison and the Judicial Center.

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