Marketing Coordinator Job at City of Spokane in Washington

Overview The City of Spokane is hiring a Marketing Coordinator to join the web department. The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for marketing and promotion, graphic design, social media management, public relations, and content administration for the Citys public website and internet applications. They will also research, write, and proofread copy for web pages, social media platforms, and other external communications products. Working some nights, weekends, and special events may be required. Responsibilities Plans, develops, and executes departmental promotions and publicity for programs, events, attractions, and other functions. Creates graphic design content for departments and vendors. Designs, implements, and maintains social media postings, flyers, brochures, display advertising, news releases, blog posts, web content, newsletters, news conferences, and video content. Identifies, recommends and develops marketing and community outreach tactics using data and best practices to help meet goals of the department. Develops marketing strategies to maximize community awareness of programs and facilities; maintains databases of user and community contacts; markets the programs and facilities to prospective users. Responds to social media posts and answers requests for information from the public and internal contacts; advises supervisor and other departments of concerns and questions brought by the public; provides customer service to internal and external clients. Maintains and utilizes databases and files for advertising, mailing, and communication functions. Collaborates with web designers and developers to implement website changes. Performs related work as required. Open-Entry Requirements Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field; and Experience: One year of experience in marketing, public relations, or related field to include graphic design. Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply. Licenses and Certifications All applicants must possess a valid drivers license. For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our city website. Examination Process Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a writing sample, training and experience evaluation, and a multiple choice examination, with weights assigned as follows: Writing Sample 34% Training and Experience Evaluation 33% Multiple Choice Examination 33% WRITING SAMPLE AND T&E EVALUATION DETAILS: You will complete the Writing Sample and T&E Supplemental Questionnaire online as a part of the application process. You may preview the instructions and questions online in the tab marked "QUESTIONS" near the top of the job announcement. WRITTEN MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST: This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. A link to the Marketing Coordinator examination, with instructions, will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Please note that this email will be sent from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com). The test will be available for log-in from 9:00 a.m. Pacific time on Thursday, October 2, 2025, until 4:00 p.m. Pacific time the following Monday, October 6, 2025. The approximate duration of the examination is 1 hour. Examinations may include such subjects as: Marketing Graphic Design Oral & Written Communication Interpersonal Relations Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately using the online application system. All applicants must complete and submit the online City of Spokane employment application by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date. Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr