Job Description

Communications Specialist I (Hybrid)

The Environment & Development Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an entry-level Communications Specialist I to support its six strategic initiatives for Sustainable Environmental Excellence: Materials Management, Natural Resources, Public Works, Regional Codes, Watershed Management, and Development Excellence. Primary work functions include social media, animation, and graphic design. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/careers. To be considered for another NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Creating and managing the content on the department YouTube channel and social media platforms (especially Facebook and Instagram). This requires a working knowledge of keyword research and Google Ads;
Analyzing social media performance using Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, X Analytics, and Pinterest Analytics;
Developing other creative elements such as logos, fliers, signage, advertising, social media content and infographics in coordination with planning staff;
Creating animation explainer videos (using Vyond Studio) and natural resource-related visualization concepts for a variety of media including social media, PowerPoint presentations, meetings, etc., including, but not limited to script writing and coordination with planning staff;
Recording and editing video and editing webinar recordings;
Providing customer service, presentations, and correspondence to the general public, partners, and stakeholders.

Required Skills:

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop);
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook;
Excellent design skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Detail oriented, organized, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines;
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment;
Must be a self-starter with an ability to adapt.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree - Communications, Film/TV/Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism, or related field preferred;
One year or less of work-related experience.

Compensation:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
$22.89/hour - $29.76/hour (dependent on qualifications)

Officing:

NCTCOG operates as a hybrid workplace. Our offices are located in Arlington, Texas.

Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary.
Paid Leave
Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
Retirement
NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent {15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment.
Work/Life Balance Programs
To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym.
Professional Development
NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

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