Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part-Time)

Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part-Time) in the Department of Communications. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year. 

Under general supervision, performs various marketing and communications related tasks in support of one or more functional areas of the Department of Communications; provides administrative and customer service assistance to City employees and the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Creating engaging social media content to be published on the City's various profiles and platforms.
• Staffing various programs and events to capture high-quality photo and video footage.  Capturing B-roll footage to enhance the visual storytelling of videos.
• Planning, editing, and creating engaging high-quality video content for web and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing fresh ideas for campaign themes and content.
• Performing a variety of support duties including organizing and storing digital assets.
• Ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to connect with a diverse audience, self-driven, energetic, adept to a fast-paced environment, and accomplishing multiple tasks.

Position Details:

• This is a part-time, at-will position
• This position may require weekend availability for special event coverage
• This position requires enrollment in the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)
• This position is not eligible for any health insurance, or retirement benefits under the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada, or pay increases
• Work schedule will vary and may not to exceed 19 hours a week

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.
Click here to learn more about the Department of Communications.
Click here to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.
 

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Six (6) months experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license as defined by NRS 483

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Portfolio (ex. Professional social media posts to include photos, videos, and reels)*

*Please attach Portfolio to the "Attachments" section of your application.  Click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.