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Lake County Forest Preserve District · 1 day ago

Social Media Specialist

Libertyville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.55/hr - $31/hr

1+ years exp

Lake County Forest Preserve District is responsible for managing the District’s social media networks and strategy. The Social Media Specialist will promote various functions and facilities, collaborate on marketing efforts, and analyze social media engagement to improve content.

Government

Responsibilities

Managing the District’s social media networks and strategy

Collaborating with districtwide marketing efforts to develop successful social media content and campaigns

Managing all of the District’s social media content and networks

Implementing strategies to grow followers, engage and retain them

Researching and applying changing technologies, processes and best practices used in social media

Working with staff to provide public information and promotion for the District’s various facilities, events, capital improvement plan projects, special exhibitions, campaigns, educational and recreational opportunities, as well as the preserves and trail systems

Streamlining the process of organizing content and posting through multiple online platforms

Tracking the performance and community engagement of social media campaigns and analyzing success to improve campaign content

Performing lifting tasks up to 25 pounds

Driving a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations

Performing tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting

Qualification

Social media managementGraphic design softwareContent management systemsVisual design skillsAudiovisual equipment knowledgeOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Associates Degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Arts/Technology or related field

One year of social media experience

Familiarity with a variety of marketing, public relations, and website concepts, best practices, and procedures

Strong visual design skills

Experience with graphic design and video software, including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or other visual design tools

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in writing, proofreading, digital files, and in use of content management systems

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge in the use of audiovisual and photography equipment

Must possess a valid driver's license