Job description

The Northbrook Park District is hiring a Part-Time Communications Coordinator to join our Marketing & Communications team. Works collaboratively as a member of the Marketing & Communications Division to provide support services including written content development, copyediting, proofreading and internal and external communications with various stakeholders.
Wage, shift and benefit Information
$23+ per hour depending on experience.
Position is 15-20 hours per week, with availability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services, a Retirement Savings Option, and an Employee Referral program.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strong written content for internal and external audiences across a variety of outlets including press releases, reports, articles, social media, newsletters, employee intranet, website content, program descriptions and other correspondence.
• Provide strong copyediting and proofreading skills for a variety of internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the District’s system for obtaining user feedback through surveys including creating, disseminating and reporting results.
• Working with the Division Director, coordinate communications and deliverables with current and potential sponsors and partners; manage and track payments and revenue and ensure partnership deliverables and agreements are upheld.
• Serve as a team member representing the District at special events, both internal and external, to professionally share the District’s brand. Support services at events can include interacting with the public, assisting other staff members, interviewing attendees and staff and taking photographs and video. These events can be during the work week, in the evening and on the weekend and will be scheduled in advance.
• Foster and maintain effective professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform all job tasks in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English or related field, supplemented by three (3) years of related experience, including experience with writing, copyediting, journalism, and proofreading.
Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team settings
• Ability to represent the District actively and positively with the general public, peers and the professional community
• Employment of timely follow through with donors and donor prospects
• Strong computer and software skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Availability for weekday, evening and weekend scheduling as needed
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work environment
Work is performed mainly in an office setting. Work is occasionally performed at other District indoor and outdoor facilities in warm or cool temperatures for varying periods of time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability

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