Marketing Assistant - Library

Work Type: Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work: The work of this classification involves assisting in the marketing of City of Omaha services and the greater Omaha metro area as a desirable destination for residents and visitors. This position will serve as a database expert and assist with website functionality through the Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Content Management System (CMS) and other database systems. An incumbent in this position exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties and responsibilities and receives general guidance from a superior.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

* Associate's degree with an emphasis in marketing or sales and One (1) year of related experience in marketing or sales OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of general office procedures and standard clerical techniques and office equipment
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to operate a computer and its attendant software to access databases, compose correspondence, gather information, create electronic sales presentations, and compile reports
• Ability to proofread documents for spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Ability to make decisions on the basis of policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and apply them to work problems
• Ability to work alone effectively and to motivate oneself with little supervision
• Ability to maintain departmental and clerical records and to prepare reports from them
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand oral or written instructions
• Ability to sit and type 76 - 100% of the time
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Provides administrative support to the marketing staff.
• Analyzes and optimizes database and ensures database accuracy.
• Mines consumer database and coordinates mailings and contests.
• Updates and maintains website content.
• Ensures website coding accuracy and serves as the web partner liaison for website functionality.
• Assists in the design and creation of multi-media content and serves as graphic design support.
• Creates and edits multi-media content.
• Maintains library of branding, marketing, and communications content.
• Maintains video and photo galleries
• Fulfills and tracks consumer requests.
• Tracks and reports measures of success.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
• The following essential functions are specific to the designated division:
• Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB):
• Maintains leisure, media, and partner database.
• Tracks earned media and prepares monthly and quarterly reports for distribution to appropriate tourism partners.
• Reviews, summarizes, and advises on proposals from outside entities desiring OCVB business.
• Assists in coordinating site visits and familiarization trips.
• Parking and Mobility:
• Assists with creating, maintaining, and executing, media plan for division programs and initiatives
• Assists with creating annual report for public consumption by compiling information, formatting, and editing.
• Documents and coordinates project communication plans.
• Works with third party vendor(s) providing marketing and communication services.

Special Qualifications:

Pay Range: $20.17 Hourly

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations on candidates for employment as it determines are appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

If Under Age 16: Any employee under the age of 16 will need to provide a copy of your certified Nebraska Department of Labor Employment Certificate (for Minors 14 and 15 Years of Age) in order to begin working. Visit the Nebraska Department of Labor website to download the form https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/WorkerRights/EmploymentOfMinors

For a complete job description please visit the City of Omaha's website at hr.cityofomaha.org/compensation

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department

1819 Farnam St, Suite 506

Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300

Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org

Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.