Communications Marketing Specialist (Temporary Position) 3-Month Assignment
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 27
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
Position Overview:The Communications/Marketing Specialist (Temporary) is responsible for planning creating and managing content across all official social media platforms for the Harris County Fire Marshals Office. This position supports brand awareness public education campaigns and community outreach initiatives through strategic storytelling and digital engagement.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented content creator with strong visual storytelling skills and a passion for public service communication. This role works closely with the Communications Manager and collaborates with various divisions including Investigations HazMat and Inspections to produce compelling and educational content.This position requires occasional evening and weekend availability to support community outreach events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day social media operations for the Harris County Fire Marshals Office across platforms including Facebook Instagram X and LinkedIn.
- Develop and maintain monthly content calendars aligned with departmental goals public safety priorities and community outreach initiatives.
- Create capture edit and publish engaging content including graphics short-form videos reels photos captions and safety messaging.
- Highlight fire and life safety education investigations hazardous materials (HazMat) response inspections training activities and community outreach efforts.
- Write clear accurate and engaging captions scripts and occasional website or digital content.
- Monitor social media engagement respond to comments and messages appropriately and escalate inquiries when necessary.
- Ensure all messaging reflects professionalism accuracy and adherence to County communication and brand guidelines.
- Assist in planning and executing public safety campaigns seasonal awareness initiatives and promotional efforts for events and programs.
- Track and analyze key performance metrics providing monthly reports with insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with division leadership and county partners to gather accurate information and develop content.
- Attend and support community outreach events including occasional evenings and weekends to capture and promote real-time content.
- Provide support for newsletters presentations digital materials and other communications projects as needed.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned in support of the Communications team and agency mission.
Other Duties:
The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed or list all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employeryou need special services or accommodations please call or email
Requirements
Education and Abilities:
Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Digital Media Public Relations or a related fieldfrom an accredited college or university.
Ability to travel locally to various field locations and event sites.
NOTICE:Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense. (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in social media management content creation marketing coordination or related communications role.
OR
Experience in government public safety emergency services or community-focused organizations is preferred.
Previously trained in NIMS IS-100 IS-200 IS-300 IS-700 and IS-800
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Temp Full-time 3-Month Assignment
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
May require to work nights weekends
Salary:
- $26.00 - $27.00 Hourly
- Depends on Qualifications
- 7701 Wilshire Place Houston TX 77040
- Or other remote location
PLEASE NOTE:All FMO personnel are expected to maintain high standards of excellence when representing the department in any county-related activity. No personnel shall act or behave privately or in an official capacity in such a manner as to bring discredit upon them self or the Department. Personnel shall obey all federal state and local laws. Staff members are expected to conduct themselves as professionals.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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