Graphic and Marketing Specialist

Graphic and Marketing Specialist Location Ontario, CA :

The Position An additional 9.5% general salary increase will be applied effective July 2024. Are you passionate about graphic design and marketing? Do you consider yourself to be an expert at finding the best marketing strategies to promote events and services? Are you a story teller? If so, the Community Life & Culture Agency has a current opportunity in the Administration Division. This position assists with the development of various communication materials in a wide variety of media to support the day-to-day programs and services offered by the City of Ontario Community Life & Culture Agency's four departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional creativity and innovation skills, excel in the Adobe Suite, and possesses strong project management, time management, and execution abilities. This individual must be flexible, have good communication, value a collaborative team environment, and strive for excellence. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the department's mission and vision as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service - Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way. The Graphic and Marketing Specialist is a common classification used in a variety of City departments. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future full-time vacancies. Additionally, the following procedures will apply: Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines.

Community Life & Culture Agency The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Housing Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Community Services Departments.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Human Resources/Risk Management, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City's 2024 State of the City video. 2024 State of the City (Video link) The Ontario Plan (The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development) Smart Ontario (Information about recent City projects) Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario)

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Graphic and Marketing Specialist include the following:

• Develops and produces communication materials in a wide variety of media including brochure, flyers, ads, articles, posters, newsletters, displays, digital and printed signage to increase awareness of and participation in agency programs and services.
• Works in Adobe Creative Suite; including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
• Works in collaboration with agency departments on the design, layout, and editorial content of all agency materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate representation of the agency.
• Identifies and recommends ideas on promoting agency programs, events, and services.
• Plans and designs moderately complex, professional layouts, design materials, graphic illustrations, logos and camera-ready artwork for various types of media.
• Assists departments in printing choices, including paper weight, sizing, and correct marketing materials.
• Assists with the production of videos for the City's Channel 3 and other City platforms.
• Assists with developing, executing, and evaluating coordinated agency wide marketing, promotional and public relations plans designed to promote the mission, vision and goals of the agency and departments.
• Assists with writing, editing, designing, producing and distributing various pieces of publicity, press releases, videos, or other media for use in print, online, social media, email, direct mail, and other mediums.
• Assists with content development and day-to-day maintenance of department pages on the City and agency websites.
• Assists with creating social media posts across all platforms to ensure relevant, accurate and timely communication is posted.
• Photographs and/or records events, programs and activities.
• Assists in photo and video editing including retouching and correction, compositing, virtual imaging, etc.
• Establishes production priorities, including deadlines, of various graphic communication activities and coordinates with internal staff and external vendors for printing services and gathering content for graphics needs.
• Assists with the preparation of marketing reports to assess the effectiveness of campaigns, promotions, advertisements, attendance, readership, and program costs.
• Maintains marketing records and project files.

• Stays informed of developments and current practices in the fields of marketing, graphic design, arts and culture, and other related areas.

Qualification Guidelines

Education Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a closely related field.

NOTE: Proof of successful completion of an Associate's Degree must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.

Experience Three (3) years of experience in graphic design and marketing.

NOTE: Please attach a minimum of three (3) different samples of graphic design items to your application. Failure to attach a copy of three (3) different samples will result in disqualification.

License Valid Class C California driver's license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment. Desirables

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, video filming, photography, and photography editing.
• Experience with web content management systems, including Drupal, Asana, and WordPress.
• Experience in creating content for various media including print, social media and/or other digital platforms.
• Experience writing marketing text or captions for various marketing materials.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply . If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected. Application Process Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process. Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application. Supplemental Questions To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Email Notices Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile. Frequently Asked Questions If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.