Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part-Time)



Job Details

Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part-Time)

This listing closes on 6/5/2025 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Henderson

Salary

$20.76 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

1321MAY25-P-DMK

Department

Communications

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Position Overview

*This recruitment is limited to the first 50


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.


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.



City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented:  FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Summary


 
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
  • Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
  • Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
  • Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT
  • Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • No Social Security tax on employee's wages
  • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
  • Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
  • Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
  • From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
    • Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month
    • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month
    • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month
      *Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
     
      BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
  • Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
      HOLIDAYS
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
  • The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK
  • Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
  • Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
  • IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
  • IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
  • Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Supplemental Term Life Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity and Credit Protection
  • PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
  • Long Term Care + Life Insurance
 
NOTE:  Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold). - My current employer is listed on my application. - Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held). - Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application. - All supplemental questions have been answered fully. - I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
  • Yes
  • No
02
A copy of your portfolio (social media posts, to include photos, videos, and reels) must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?
  • Yes, I have attached a portfolio to my application.
  • No, I have NOT attached a portfolio to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.
03
Which best describes your highest level of completed education?
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.
04
Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
05
How many years of full-time professional level experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field do you possess?

Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications.

1 year of full-time experience = 1,976 hours worked per year
  • I do not possess this experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months to less than 2 years
  • More than 2 years to less than 4 years
  • More than 4 years to less than 6 years
  • More than 6 years to less than 8 years
  • More than 8 years
06
Which of the following areas do you have at least six (6) months of professional-level experience in? Select all that apply.
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media
  • Journalism
  • Communications
07
Please describe in detail your professional level experience in public relations, social media, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field.
For EACH position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
08
If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below.

Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.


If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
09
Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Describe any videography and/or photography experience that you have. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "N/A".

* Required Question

Employer
City of Henderson
Phone
702-267-1940
702-267-1900

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