City of Dunedin, FL
City of Dunedin, FL is hiring: Digital Multimedia Coordinator in Dunedin
City of Dunedin, FL, Dunedin, FL, United States, 34698
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Dunedin, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00080
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Job
Hiring Salary: $50,564.80 - $60,673.60 (DOQ)
Additional Compensation Benefits:
Under general supervision, develops and implements digital communications strategies to support the City's public information and marketing goals, ensuring alignment with overall City objectives and priorities. Coordinates the creation, design, and integration of digital content across multiple platforms, including the City website, employee intranet, and works with the Communications team on content creation for social media channels and enewsletters to enhance public information, and awareness of City services, programs and initiatives. Reports to the Director of Communications.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.
Website Management:
Oversees the City's website on the Granicus Open Cities web platform, ensuring timely updates and accuracy of content.
Serves as the primary point of contact for website content management and development.
Coordinates and executes website design improvements and new features.
Content Development & Communications:
Collaborates with City departments to gather, write, edit and update content for digital platforms using AP Style guidelines.
Creates visually appealing graphics to enhance online content and multimedia assets including presentations, maps, videos, social media graphics etc.
Develops and maintains consistent messaging across digital platforms to strengthen the City's brand.
Project Management:
Leads and coordinates web-related projects, including redesigns, updates, and integrations, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Trains and guides City staff on CMS best practices and ensures compliance with accessibility standards.
Social Media Integration:
Supports the Communications team in creating and scheduling content for social media platforms.
Integrates website content with social media to amplify the City's online presence.
Analytics & Trends:
Monitors and analyzes website performance metrics and user behavior to inform content strategy.
Stays informed about emerging technology and design trends to recommend improvements.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Training & Experience
Requires Bachelor'sdegreein Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications/Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field, with at least two years of verifiable work experience in communications/marketing digital/website/social media content creation or project management.
Similar work experience in a municipal government setting with a general knowledge of the Sunshine Law and Public Records in Florida is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Special Requirements
Experience in Granicus CMS, Microsoft Office Products, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and ADA compliance is preferred.
Requires experience with basic graphic design principles and web development concepts.
Proven ability to collaborate in a team setting while managing independent tasks.
Proficiency in using content management systems.
Strong knowledge of AP Style, writing, and editing for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and SEO principles.
Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and web best practices.
Requires a valid Florida driver's license.
This position is Category B for the purposes of Dunedin Emergency Management. The incumbent may be required to remain onsite/ available as scheduled during times of emergency as declared by the City/County Commission or City Manager, or report for duty immediately following an emergency event.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job:Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies as they pertain to the performance of the essential duties of the Digital Multimedia Coordinator. Team leadership and organizational skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to follow written and verbal direction, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Is able to maintain confidentiality as required. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization:Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and/or information according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Human Interaction:Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well established policies, procedures and standards. Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public. Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees asnecessary.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization:Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, copier, fax machine, recording equipment, calculator, telephone. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of modern office practices and equipment. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or to interpret graphs.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use a variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Has considerable knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling, English grammar and composition. Must be able to speak, write and understand English.
Functional Reasoning:Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertainingto the responsibilities of the job.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short-cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine and non-routine tasks.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability:Tasks involve the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies.
Sensory Requirements:Tasks require visual and auditory perception and discriminationaswellasoralcommunicationsability.
Environmental Factors:Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Tasks may require extensive computer screen exposure.
The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment.
Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits.
Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna
Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin pro-vides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) cover-age to all full-time employees.
Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City's medical insurance.
Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee's participation in the City's wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Voluntary employee benefit
Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked.
Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant's compensation.
Job Basis Leave (JBL) : To provide compensation in the form of leave to regular employees who are (FLSA)-Exempt. Eligible employees shall be granted twenty (20) to forty (40) hours of job basis leave at the beginning of each calendar year, to be used by end of each year.
If hired during the year, JBL is pro-rated on a calendar year basis as follows: hired on or before June 1st = 100% leave allotment; hired after June 1st through December 1st = 50%; after December 1st = no allotment until the following calendar year.
Holidays:
Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager.
To view more on benefits, please visit the City's page.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
02
If you have a degree, please check your major field of study.
03
If you have a degree that was not listed above, please indicate your major field of study here; otherwise, enter N/A.
04
Which best describes your years of verifiable work experience in communications/marketing, digital/website/social media content creation or project management?
05
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to the position. If you do not have any related work experience, please enter N/A.
06
Please briefly describe your experience using various products/software, including but not limited to:Granicus CMS Microsoft 365 Products Adobe Creative SweetCanva ADA complianceWeb analyticsOther (please specify) If you have no experience using these or related products, enter N/A.
07
Please list any professional certifications that are applicable to this position (type, State, or other licensing authority, expiration dates where applicable). Enter N/A if you do not have any certifications.
08
Please list any professional memberships (include offices held). If none, please enter N/A:
09
Have you completed any of the Incident Command Systems (ICS) training courses required by National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)?
Required Question
Location : Dunedin, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00080
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Job
Hiring Salary: $50,564.80 - $60,673.60 (DOQ)
Additional Compensation Benefits:
- Medical insurance plans through Cigna
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Vision & Dental Care
- Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
- Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule once probation is met
- Paid parental leave
Under general supervision, develops and implements digital communications strategies to support the City's public information and marketing goals, ensuring alignment with overall City objectives and priorities. Coordinates the creation, design, and integration of digital content across multiple platforms, including the City website, employee intranet, and works with the Communications team on content creation for social media channels and enewsletters to enhance public information, and awareness of City services, programs and initiatives. Reports to the Director of Communications.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.
Website Management:
Oversees the City's website on the Granicus Open Cities web platform, ensuring timely updates and accuracy of content.
Serves as the primary point of contact for website content management and development.
Coordinates and executes website design improvements and new features.
Content Development & Communications:
Collaborates with City departments to gather, write, edit and update content for digital platforms using AP Style guidelines.
Creates visually appealing graphics to enhance online content and multimedia assets including presentations, maps, videos, social media graphics etc.
Develops and maintains consistent messaging across digital platforms to strengthen the City's brand.
Project Management:
Leads and coordinates web-related projects, including redesigns, updates, and integrations, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Trains and guides City staff on CMS best practices and ensures compliance with accessibility standards.
Social Media Integration:
Supports the Communications team in creating and scheduling content for social media platforms.
Integrates website content with social media to amplify the City's online presence.
Analytics & Trends:
Monitors and analyzes website performance metrics and user behavior to inform content strategy.
Stays informed about emerging technology and design trends to recommend improvements.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Training & Experience
Requires Bachelor'sdegreein Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications/Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field, with at least two years of verifiable work experience in communications/marketing digital/website/social media content creation or project management.
Similar work experience in a municipal government setting with a general knowledge of the Sunshine Law and Public Records in Florida is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Special Requirements
Experience in Granicus CMS, Microsoft Office Products, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and ADA compliance is preferred.
Requires experience with basic graphic design principles and web development concepts.
Proven ability to collaborate in a team setting while managing independent tasks.
Proficiency in using content management systems.
Strong knowledge of AP Style, writing, and editing for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and SEO principles.
Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and web best practices.
Requires a valid Florida driver's license.
This position is Category B for the purposes of Dunedin Emergency Management. The incumbent may be required to remain onsite/ available as scheduled during times of emergency as declared by the City/County Commission or City Manager, or report for duty immediately following an emergency event.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job:Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies as they pertain to the performance of the essential duties of the Digital Multimedia Coordinator. Team leadership and organizational skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to follow written and verbal direction, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Is able to maintain confidentiality as required. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization:Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and/or information according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Human Interaction:Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well established policies, procedures and standards. Knows how to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public. Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees asnecessary.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization:Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, copier, fax machine, recording equipment, calculator, telephone. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of modern office practices and equipment. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or to interpret graphs.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use a variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Has considerable knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling, English grammar and composition. Must be able to speak, write and understand English.
Functional Reasoning:Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret various materials pertainingto the responsibilities of the job.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short-cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences. Is able to use independent judgment in performing routine and non-routine tasks.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability:Tasks involve the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies.
Sensory Requirements:Tasks require visual and auditory perception and discriminationaswellasoralcommunicationsability.
Environmental Factors:Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Tasks may require extensive computer screen exposure.
The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Full-time employees who work a minimum of 35 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following 30 calendar days of employment.
Health Insurance: The City offers medical insurance plans through Cigna to benefit-eligible employees. Medical insurance is provided for employees and their eligible dependents with in-network and out-of-network benefits.
Health insurance (Medical & Dental) is provided through Cigna
Dental Insurance: Group Dental Plan coverage is available
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability: The City of Dunedin pro-vides a Term Life insurance benefit equal to one and a half times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000, and Short-Term Disability (STD) cover-age to all full-time employees.
Prescription Coverage: Prescription benefits are included with the City's medical insurance.
Vision Care: City of Dunedin offers a vision plan through Cigna
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Funded by the City according to the employee's participation in the City's wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Voluntary employee benefit
Annual & Sick Leave: All classified service status employees shall be entitled to earn and accrue annual leave with pay. New Employees earn annual leave at a rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked. Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of five percent (5%) of scheduled annual hours worked.
Defined Contribution Plan (City Plan) 401(a): Employees hired after January 1, 2010 will receive a contribution of 8% of the participant's compensation.
Job Basis Leave (JBL) : To provide compensation in the form of leave to regular employees who are (FLSA)-Exempt. Eligible employees shall be granted twenty (20) to forty (40) hours of job basis leave at the beginning of each calendar year, to be used by end of each year.
If hired during the year, JBL is pro-rated on a calendar year basis as follows: hired on or before June 1st = 100% leave allotment; hired after June 1st through December 1st = 50%; after December 1st = no allotment until the following calendar year.
Holidays:
Ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year.
One (1) Floating Holiday per year. Floating Holidays are annually designated by the City Manager.
To view more on benefits, please visit the City's page.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate or GED equivalency.
- Some college coursework
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- None of the above
02
If you have a degree, please check your major field of study.
- Journalism
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Digital Communications/Marketing
- Multimedia
- Other
- I do not have a degree
03
If you have a degree that was not listed above, please indicate your major field of study here; otherwise, enter N/A.
04
Which best describes your years of verifiable work experience in communications/marketing, digital/website/social media content creation or project management?
- I do not have any verifiable work experience.
- I have an unpaid internship only or less than 1 year of verifiable work experience.
- I have more than 1 year but less than 2 years of verifiable work experience.
- I have 2 years or more of verifiable work experience.
05
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to the position. If you do not have any related work experience, please enter N/A.
06
Please briefly describe your experience using various products/software, including but not limited to:Granicus CMS Microsoft 365 Products Adobe Creative SweetCanva ADA complianceWeb analyticsOther (please specify) If you have no experience using these or related products, enter N/A.
07
Please list any professional certifications that are applicable to this position (type, State, or other licensing authority, expiration dates where applicable). Enter N/A if you do not have any certifications.
08
Please list any professional memberships (include offices held). If none, please enter N/A:
09
Have you completed any of the Incident Command Systems (ICS) training courses required by National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question