Loudoun County Parks, Recreation, and Community Services is hiring a Marketing Specialist to support its Marketing and Programs team. This onsite role in Leesburg, VA focuses on implementing the department’s marketing strategy, coordinating communications and outreach, and contributing to branding, publicity, and emergency crisis communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the department’s marketing strategy by producing print and digital content and managing paid advertising efforts.
- Set up project management tools to organize marketing work and oversee production of authentic content such as graphics and logos.
- Create marketing materials used for department programs and events, and help strengthen the brand identities of the Department and County to support marketing and communication goals.
- Assist staff with a range of graphic design deliverables, including print and digital communications, video and photography, signage, logos, promotional products, and special projects.
- Manage publicity strategies for programs, activities, events, and services, ensuring consistent promotion and distribution of posters, flyers, and promotional materials across departmental divisions, programs, and service areas.
- Coordinate and manage contracts and contracted vendors.
- Complete unique and assigned projects independently or in collaboration with others.
- Execute internal and external communication strategies and tactics to keep the public and employees informed about departmental programs and services.
- Assist with emergency and crisis communication efforts under the direction of the assigned supervisor, including participation in countrywide emergency communication initiatives when the Emergency Operations Center is fully activated.
- Perform additional essential job functions and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of related work experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of criminal, credit, and DMV background checks.
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Proficiency using Canto for photography management, MVIX for digital signage, and RecTrac for recreation management.
- Experience with graphic design, photography, video production, research, writing, and publishing a wide variety of communications.
Tools and Technologies
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canto
- MVIX
- RecTrac
Compensation and Location
Salary: USD 68,184 - 115,913 per year.
Location: Leesburg, VA (onsite).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government values diversity and inclusion and promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, the organization considers all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources at 703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.
