HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunications Creative AssistantUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Communica�ons Crea�ve Assistant
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Communica�ons
Supervisor: Communica�ons Coordinator
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 6
Job Number: 0611
Job Summary
Under general direc�on, provides crea�ve support and assistance to the Communica�ons
Division through the crea�on of marke�ng pieces, including wri�ng, graphic design, and
photography.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Creates graphic images and high-quality photography for use in promo�onal campaigns.
• Consults with departments and divisions to assess marke�ng needs and objec�ves,
assists staff with basic design skills.
• Assists with social media and website pos�ngs.
• Assists with the promo�on of City ini�a�ves.
• Creates and assists staff with building ADA compliant documents and visuals.
• Coordinates with outside vendors for transla�on, adver�sing, and professional prin�ng.
• Atends bi-weekly staff mee�ngs and par�cipates in Communica�on planning for the
organiza�on.
• Assists with informa�on desk coverage by answering phone calls and helping customers
as needed.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs all other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and experience. Experience in
graphic design, photography and/or wri�ng.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Updated: March 2024
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
educa�on and experience. Spanish proficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate effec�vely with the public and staff.
• Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance
instruc�ons, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to work directly with a diverse clientele and maintain good working rela�onships.
• Ability to write, edit, organize, provide graphic design and quality photography.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment, filing and sor�ng techniques.
• Skill in oral and writen communica�on.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), Adobe Crea�ve Suite, WCAG 2 accessibility, wri�ng and
edi�ng skills.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Updated: March 2024
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Du�es are generally performed in
an office se�ng with a controlled environment. The job requires si�ng for extended periods of
�me and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situa�ons and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Geoff Fruin, City Manager (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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