Posting number: 14270
Department: Parks & Recreation
Job classification: Recreation Activities Instructor
Posting type: Open
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Marketing
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk’s Department of Parks & Recreations offers a variety of opportunities to keep residents active and engaged. Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk citizens.
Assists the marketing team with the planning, development, and execution of marketing and communication initiatives that promote departmental programs, services, facilities, and special events. The Marketing Assistant provides creative and administrative support by producing digital content, capturing and editing video and photos, assisting with social media management, and supporting the execution of marketing campaigns. This position also performs a variety of administrative duties to support the daily operations of the Marketing team.
Work requires knowledge of marketing, communications, digital media, social media, or related creative fields. Experience in marketing, communications, digital media, videography, photography, social media management, graphic design, or a related field is preferred.
The ideal candidate will possess strong written & verbal communication skills, confidence with engaging with diverse audiences, self-motivation, and the ability to be an enthusiastic team player.
Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. Norfolk neighborhoods are vibrant and inclusive places where caring neighbors want to live, invest, and participate.
The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the city government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk.
The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, and the City Manager. The Council also appoints members to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. For additional information, go to www.norfolk.gov.
