Communication Specialist Job at City of High Point in High Point

Job Overview

Join to apply for the Communication Specialist role at City of High Point. This role supports a wide range of marketing and communications projects, with an emphasis on graphic design and writing.

Base Pay

$55,467.36/yr – $75,284.56/yr

Benefits

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B retirement plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities

• Design engaging visual content using Adobe InDesign, Canva, and related platforms for digital and print media
• Write and edit copy for a variety of channels including newsletters, social media, city websites, internal communications, and media releases
• Support the department's project tracking by logging and updating assignments and maintaining deadlines
• Serve as backup for media interviews, event coverage, and on‑call communication needs as assigned
• Represent the department at meetings and events as a liaison and team participant, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Support High Point City Council meetings and strategic community events
• Help maintain and update departmental and city web content in collaboration with IT and other staff
• Provide cross‑functional support to other CPE team members as needed
• Ensure all content aligns with City branding and AP style guidelines
• Maintain records and produce internal reporting on communications efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the CPE mission and goals

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in communications, graphic design, journalism, marketing, public administration or a related field
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva
• 2+ years of professional writing experience for digital or print content (AP style preferred)
• Proficiency with office tools including Microsoft 365, project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar), and social media scheduling platforms
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting public‑sector or community engagement efforts
• Comfort with on‑camera or media‑facing interactions
• Familiarity with City Council or other government meeting support

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office‑based with some field work at community or city events
• Requires light physical activity such as lifting up to 20 pounds
• Ability to communicate clearly in English in both verbal and written form

Location

211 S Hamilton St, High Point, North Carolina

Commitments

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. The City ensures a safe, comfortable working environment, complies with OSHA and ADA requirements, and requires drug screening, background checks, and for certain positions, fingerprinting and criminal history checks. Candidates selected for employment must pass all required screenings and checks.