City of Durango
Salary:
$24.78 - $37.17 Hourly Location :
Durango, CO Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00142 Department:
Parks & Recreation Division:
Parks & Rec Administration - 4410 Opening Date:
08/25/2025 Closing Date:
9/8/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Schedule Details::
Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some required evening and weekend hours for special events and programs.
Description As Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will develop and carry out marketing, outreach, and communication strategies to
promote Parks & Recreation programs, services, and events . In this role, you'll raise community awareness, increase participation, and support consistent branding through digital platforms, print publications, and public engagement efforts. You'll collaborate with staff, city partners, and the community to share the department's story and support its mission to enrich lives every day.
The starting pay for this position is between $24.77 and $30.97 an hour, with opportunities for growth up to $37.16 per hour based on long-term growth and performance within the role. Essential Job Duties
What You'll Do in This Role:
Develop and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns to promote Parks & Recreation initiatives, services, and events. Create and manage content for websites, social media, e-newsletters, advertisements, flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials, coordinating with staff and vendors as needed. Lead production of the bi-annual Parks & Recreation Enrichment Guide, including content planning, coordination with program staff, design layout, editing, and distribution (print and digital). Serve as the department's main point of contact for the City's Public Information Office, coordinating on press releases and feature stories. Ensure the department's website pages are accurate, user-friendly, and consistently maintained. Monitor social media channels and respond to public inquiries. Collect and analyze data on marketing efforts, such as social media engagement, event attendance, and website traffic. Develop outreach strategies for target populations to improve equity in participation and awareness of programs. Provide photography and videography support at department events, programs, and activities for use in promotions. Assist with on-site execution of events and promotional activities, collaborating with staff and community partners. Provide exceptional customer service by assisting administrative staff with phone calls, in-person support, and program registrations. Minimum Qualifications
You Have:
A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Two years of experience in marketing, public communications, or content productions.
You Will Succeed in This Role If You:
Bring knowledge of media, graphic design, and marketing principles to create clear and engaging promotional materials. Are proficient with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or Canva. Understand social media strategy and can create, manage, and monitor content across multiple platforms. Can manage publication projects from start to finish, including layout, editing, and distribution, while staying organized and on schedule. Are comfortable using website content management systems (CMS) and email marketing tools to keep digital platforms current and user-friendly. Communicate clearly in both writing and speaking, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with the community. Supplemental Information
What We Can Offer You:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Long-term disability coverage. Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area. Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being. Free transit pass and family member discounts. Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations. To view the full job description, click here. Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that
welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.
To learn more details, visit our 01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field?
Yes No
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Do you have two years of experience in marketing, public communications, or content productions?
Yes No
03
Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
Yes No
04
If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions. 05
Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
Yes No
06
If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you. 07
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
Yes No
08
If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below. Required Question
$24.78 - $37.17 Hourly Location :
Durango, CO Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00142 Department:
Parks & Recreation Division:
Parks & Rec Administration - 4410 Opening Date:
08/25/2025 Closing Date:
9/8/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Schedule Details::
Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some required evening and weekend hours for special events and programs.
Description As Marketing and Communications Specialist, you will develop and carry out marketing, outreach, and communication strategies to
promote Parks & Recreation programs, services, and events . In this role, you'll raise community awareness, increase participation, and support consistent branding through digital platforms, print publications, and public engagement efforts. You'll collaborate with staff, city partners, and the community to share the department's story and support its mission to enrich lives every day.
The starting pay for this position is between $24.77 and $30.97 an hour, with opportunities for growth up to $37.16 per hour based on long-term growth and performance within the role. Essential Job Duties
What You'll Do in This Role:
Develop and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns to promote Parks & Recreation initiatives, services, and events. Create and manage content for websites, social media, e-newsletters, advertisements, flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials, coordinating with staff and vendors as needed. Lead production of the bi-annual Parks & Recreation Enrichment Guide, including content planning, coordination with program staff, design layout, editing, and distribution (print and digital). Serve as the department's main point of contact for the City's Public Information Office, coordinating on press releases and feature stories. Ensure the department's website pages are accurate, user-friendly, and consistently maintained. Monitor social media channels and respond to public inquiries. Collect and analyze data on marketing efforts, such as social media engagement, event attendance, and website traffic. Develop outreach strategies for target populations to improve equity in participation and awareness of programs. Provide photography and videography support at department events, programs, and activities for use in promotions. Assist with on-site execution of events and promotional activities, collaborating with staff and community partners. Provide exceptional customer service by assisting administrative staff with phone calls, in-person support, and program registrations. Minimum Qualifications
You Have:
A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Two years of experience in marketing, public communications, or content productions.
You Will Succeed in This Role If You:
Bring knowledge of media, graphic design, and marketing principles to create clear and engaging promotional materials. Are proficient with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or Canva. Understand social media strategy and can create, manage, and monitor content across multiple platforms. Can manage publication projects from start to finish, including layout, editing, and distribution, while staying organized and on schedule. Are comfortable using website content management systems (CMS) and email marketing tools to keep digital platforms current and user-friendly. Communicate clearly in both writing and speaking, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with the community. Supplemental Information
What We Can Offer You:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Long-term disability coverage. Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area. Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being. Free transit pass and family member discounts. Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations. To view the full job description, click here. Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that
welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.
To learn more details, visit our 01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field?
Yes No
02
Do you have two years of experience in marketing, public communications, or content productions?
Yes No
03
Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
Yes No
04
If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions. 05
Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
Yes No
06
If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you. 07
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
Yes No
08
If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below. Required Question