Marketing Specialist

Role Overview

The Marketing Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the City's outreach, communication, and public engagement initiatives. This position is responsible for crafting diverse content formats including written articles, graphics, photography, videos, web materials, and social media posts to promote the City's services, events, and projects effectively while ensuring brand consistency.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and produce multimedia content such as graphics, photos, short videos, banners, infographics, reports, and other promotional materials both for print and digital platforms.
• Ensure all produced content is accurate, appealing, suitable for the target audience, and aligns with the City's branding guidelines.
• Collaborate with various City departments to collect information and generate clear and timely communication for public distribution.
• Assist with website content updates and maintain digital channels to guarantee up-to-date, accessible, and user-friendly information reflecting City standards.
• Write and edit communication materials including articles, stories, captions, and promotional content adhering to AP style and audience needs.
• Support marketing campaigns by creating and distributing engaging content to boost awareness and participation in City programs and events.
• Participate in community outreach by attending events, managing information booths, capturing media, and distributing promotional material, ensuring professionalism and alignment with communication goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mass communications, journalism, public relations, public administration, business, graphic design, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in public relations, journalism, business, design, or a similar area; equivalent education and experience combinations may be considered.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, web design and maintenance software, and other relevant tools.

Work Schedule and Application

• This is a regular, non-exempt full-time role with scheduled hours Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Applications must include an online submission of the application form, resume, and three professional references with full contact details by September 2, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $23.34 to $28.01 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Potential allowances such as boots, clothing, vehicle, and a City-issued cell phone if applicable.
• Retirement benefits through Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) with options for voluntary retirement contributions.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid leave comprising 10.5 holidays annually plus one floating holiday, 12 to 26 vacation days based on years of service, 12 sick days per year, and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Education and professional development reimbursement up to $8,000 per calendar year, plus certification and licensure reimbursements.
• Additional benefits including long-term disability, employer-paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance programs, and voluntary benefit options.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Manhattan promotes inclusive hiring practices valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences. Applications are considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected criteria by law.