Marketing/Communications Specialist I

Salary:

$72,344.90 - $97,620.22 Annually
Location :

Mesa, AZ
Job Type:

Full Time
Job Number:

17282
Department:

(H900) Citywide
Opening Date:

05/01/2026
Closing Date:

5/7/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Description/Duties
The current vacancy is in Library Services; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies. The Library Services position supports all system branches and teams, working on website and social media management, photography/videography, graphic design, media and public relations, and other projects. Night and weekend work may be required.

A Marketing/Communications Specialist I is an entry-level professional classification responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a marketing, public relations and/or education program for an assigned department or unit. A Marketing/ Communications Specialist I is responsible for serving as an information resource to citizens, business establishments, news media, and community groups regarding an assigned area. Where marketing is the primary function of the position, the duties include handling electronic and print media activities, press releases and advertising; writing articles for publication; and graphic design work. Where public relations are the primary function of the position, the duties include planning, developing, and implementing a variety of information for programs or materials to facilitate communication to employees, citizens, and the general public. Where education is the primary function of the position, the duties include effectively educating a diverse public about program area issues in a positive manner; developing public education programs and materials for a variety of audiences; and attending neighborhood meetings, community events, school groups, church groups, club meetings, etc. A Marketing/Communications Specialist I may also be responsible for maintaining a department or subdivision website. Scope of duties include developing and producing department/unit information using web technology, writing and designing pages for the website to keep it up-to-date, interesting and interactive; and maintaining the website content to City specifications and design standards. In all situations it is important that the employee exercise a high degree of discretion and courtesy in dealing with the public. Public contact may be stressful at times when it entails confrontational meetings as a result of dissatisfied citizens or business owners. Employees in this class may perform any combination of marketing, public relations, or education duties as assigned. This class performs related duties as required.

A significant element of work involves public contact of a specialized nature, which requires patience, tact, and persuasion in dealing with citizens, news media, representatives, and businesspersons who are affected by City programs or projects. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field. Good (1 - 3 years) experience involving marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.

Special Requirement.

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.

Experience with desktop publishing, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), and graphic design is preferred by assignment.
Link to Job Description
A is linked here.
01

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a closely related field? You must include and detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application to receive credit.

Yes
No

02

How many years of work experience do you have involving marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field?

None
Some but less than 1 year
1 year or more but less than 3 years
3 years or more but less than 5 years
5 years or more

03

Please describe your work experience involving marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field below, including employment dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A.
04

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

Yes
No

05

Please describe your experience with desktop publishing, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), and graphic design, including employment dates and names of employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
06

Please indicated which vacancy you are interested in. Check all that apply.

The current vacancy in Library Services
Future Citywide vacancies

Required Question