Job Description

Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

The Senior Center Network Marketing and Events Coordinator is primarily responsible for developing and implementing event marketing strategies and promotion both external and internal for older adults in Grand Traverse County’s Senior Center Network. This position requires administrative, project management, supervisory (volunteers) and professional work in a busy, fast paced, distracted work environment.

The Senior Center Network Program Coordinator-Marketing and Events must have both technical office skills, desktop publishing, soft social skills and a professional approach to interact effectively and efficiently with older adult clients, fellow staff, the general public, and board members.

This position requires flexibility, as it may include evening and weekend hours.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( may include but are not limited to the following)

• Oversees the marketing aspects of the Senior Center Network website to ensure all pages updated and communicate effectively with the public.

• Prepares network newsletter and works with staff on newsletter submission, flyers to promote activities, events, and programs. Develops promotional literature for senior programs and prepares weekly or other news or press releases.

• Use and edit digital resources such as the Senior Center Network website and various social media platforms to disseminate information related to services, programs, and events.

• Assist the Senior Center Director on all media relations and outreach efforts with community partners on behalf of the Senior Center Network.

• Assist with developing and preparing resolutions, letters, internal messages, articles, bulletins, talking points, and other communications materials for Senior Center Network.

• Keeps abreast of trends in programming, and with speakers. Exhibits creativity in conceiving innovative programs and services within budget constraints. Secures and interacts regularly with instructors and vendors to provide programs, classes, events, and services, following County approved procedures.

• Participate in programs, meetings, events, workshops, and/or conferences, as appropriate to position.

• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Center Network Director to ensure quality services are provided to the seniors and the community.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE ( minimum requirements)

• Education requirements include an associate degree or equivalent in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or other related field.

• A minimum of two years of related experience. Skilled writer, editor with experience using digital and social media techniques; writing, reporting, and editing news or press releases: engaged in public relations and public meetings and forums.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES ( minimum requirements)

• Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (minimum requirements - legal or contractual pre- employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)

A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons’ identity; review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records; Department of Justice fingerprint scan; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law. A satisfactory background check is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant's or employee's suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view, and produce written and electronic documents, and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in an office and field setting; be able to stand, sit, stoop, and kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift and/or move items of moderate to heavy weight.

The typical work environment is an office setting where the noise level is moderate and, sometimes, loud, but may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, COMPENTENCIES ( minimum requirements)

• Demonstrate marketing and communications techniques and principals.

• Skill using office equipment and technology, including computers, software, and new

• systems, as may be required.

• Ability to capture and edit video content to visually tell a story and promote the County’s services and departments.

• Ability to perform extensive research, compile complex data, and prepare accurate records and reports.

• Ability to establish effective working internal and external relationships; ability to demonstrate the use of good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when working with the public, business community interests, elected officials, fellow employees, professional contacts, and more.

• Some experience with leadership, board, and committee interactions desired.

• Ability to analyze and assess situations, solve routine problems, manage multiple projects, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changing in work priorities.

• Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently. In addition to the above requirements, all positions necessitate the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, as necessary for the position.

• The ability to follow written and oral instructions and the ability to interact positively with other employees and the public.

• Employees need to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity, and loyalty, because they pertain to and reflect upon their employment.

• Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of their position without excessive absences.

Compensation:

Salary: $56,350.00 - $70,410.00

Grand Traverse County is a great place to live, work and play. Come join our team and experience what northern Michigan is all about, apply today!

You really should see what we have to offer:

• Medical: The County offers employees a high-deductible plan through Priority Health. To help cover the cost of the deductible, Grand Traverse County will deposit a contribution amount up to $2,000 into an employee Health Savings Account every year. You may also direct deposit funds into this account every pay period.
• Vision:The County provides a no cost plan for employees. We also offer an enhanced plan through EyeMed.
• Dental: Our dental insurance provider is Delta Dental. You will pay no costs or premium for diagnostic and cleaning services.
• Wellness: Grand Traverse County is committed to creating a culture of health. We provide a variety of incentives and programs that allow you to live a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee Recognition: We highly value our employees, which we show by providing our employees awards and recognition throughout the year, and on anniversary dates.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed up to $5,250 annually for enrollment in courses at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
• Vacation: Grand Traverse County provides a generous amount of vacation days to benefitted employees so you can spend time with family and friends.
• Holidays: The County gives you 12 days a year to celebrate holidays. Beyond these 12 days, you will receive additional floating holidays to use at your discretion.
• Personal Leave: Employees receive up to 72 hours annually depending on contract, to use for appointments, take care of family needs and other personal reasons. Employees are paid every year for unused personal leave up to 40 hours.
• Parental Leave: Employees may take up to 6 months of leave to begin at birth or date of adoption of their child.
• Retirement:Grand Traverse County offers a defined contribution through MERS. The plan includes a generous match that fully vests after 6 years of employment. We also offer a deferred compensation 457b Plan.
• Life Insurance: Benefitted employees automatically receive life insurance.
• Short Term Disability:The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays two thirds of your salary or wages for a maximum of 182 days.
• Long Term Disability:The County provides a plan through Mutual of Omaha, which pays 60 percent of your salary or wages for a maximum of 24 months.