Responsibilities

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Ensure all marketing materials and communications consistently align with the City of Mesquite’s branding guidelines.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule. May require some evening and weekend attendance for coverage of events.
• Research, plan, write, edit, and proofread copy for official city communication, including both internal and external communications.
• Write engaging and informative copy for marketing materials, newsletters, social media, website and other advertising with Associate Press style; completed products must meet City organizational standards for writing, style, and grammar.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure delivery of effective educational, informational, and/or instructional pieces.
• Create and implement marketing plan schedules on time and within budget.
• Assist with design development and creation of print and digital communications within production deadlines.
• Helps with project management and workflow of the department.
• Coordinates English and Spanish social channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, journalism, English, or related field,
• OR
• Associate’s degree in communication, marketing, journalism, English or related field; and
• Two (2) years’ experience in communications, marketing, public outreach, or related field with extensive written and verbal communication.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Design skills and knowledge to include Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Pro.
• Some video production skills are a plus.
• Spanish/Bilingual Speaking and Writing Skills a plus (stipend offered for written and speaking Spanish skills upon qualification).

Benefits

• The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
• The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
• The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
• The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
• Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
• Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.