Social Media Coordinator (Temporary/Part-Time)

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The Social Media Coordinator position is responsible for assisting the planning, implementing, and monitoring of all social media websites and support special events in order to increase awareness of the City. Assist in the creation and distribution of publicity materials, newsletters flyers, social media postings, and updating announcement board invitations.

There are currently two (2) vacancies located in the City Manager's Office providing support to the Public Information Division.

Temporary/Part-Time Appointments

Work hours are flexible with an average of twenty (20) hours per week.

Temporary/Part-time appointments do not qualify for City benefits, except for those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system; however, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7.5% of base earnings. The City contributes 2.5% and the employee contributes 5% of base earnings. There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.

*Certain City operational budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions; therefore, a qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment with the City of Downey.*

Part-Time shifts may not exceed 999 hours on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -----------------------------------

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to each classification. Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Implements, maintains, and manages all City of Downey social media platforms.
• Prepares or coordinates the development of event publicity, including news releases, flyers, pamphlets and broc