Economic Development Communications & Marketing Specialist

Position Overview
The City of Elk Grove’s Office of Economic Development, operating under the brand name “Invest Elk Grove,” seeks a highly skilled communications and marketing professional to articulate Elk Grove’s value proposition as a premier place to live, work, and do business. Utilizing a variety of tools and strategies, the incumbent will create dynamic content and experiences to engage, inform, inspire, and connect with businesses, investors, site selectors, brokers, developers, partners, residents, and visitors.

Major Responsibilities

Event production

Marketing and outreach campaign management

Social media and website management

Print and digital content creation

Sponsorship activation

Industry outreach and relations

Media relations

Brand management and development

Industry and trade show attendance

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a communications and marketing generalist who can work effectively with a small, tight-knit team while managing and prioritizing multiple varied projects in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment. The candidate will demonstrate professionalism, tact, empathy, and political acumen; be experienced communicating with a predominantly business audience; have an outgoing and engaging personality; be comfortable representing the city in public and private settings; be committed to public service and passionate about Elk Grove; have direct local government and economic development experience, or experience at closely related agencies in similar industries; and be inspired by the idea of sharing Elk Grove’s story to further the city’s economic development goals.

Benefits
The City offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package including CalPERS retirement benefits, a deferred compensation match and more.

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