Outreach Assistant

Summary Description

This position will assist the Outreach Coordinator with networking, written and digital content creation, and community involvement. This position is available for fall/winter of 2023 for up to 16 hours/week.  May include some weekends and holidays.  Position could extend into the following spring.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Expands and refines Story County Conservation's online presence. Plans and creates content for social media platforms. Creates and edits outreach videos. Provides hands-on assistance with electronic and printed newsletters, brochures, maps, flyers, and websites. Performs other outreach-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Coursework or experience in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Geographic Information Systems) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Significant knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.  Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in social media/communications(MailChimp, Meta Business Suite, reels, live videos, etc.)Excellent visual media skills (photography, video, graphic design, etc.), plus working knowledge of tools to create those materials (GoPro, video software, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, etc.) Effective written and oral communication, proofreading, and editing skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with media and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current, valid driver's license. Employees will undergo post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Additional Information

• A cover letter and resume must accompany the online application.  

• A large focus of this position will include the complete redesign and updating of all park brochures following cohesive style, using eye-catching and user-friendly information and visuals. Two of our park brochures are attached at this link: Hickory Grove, McFarland and Conservation Center.  Applicants are encouraged to submit a proposed redesign with their application.  

E-VERIFY PROCESS

Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov. 

Physical & Environmental Characteristics

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).