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Title

Manager- Marketing 

Open Date 5/6/2024  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining non-Bargaining  
Division Venues Parks and Arts  
Location Development & Promotion  
Reports To Chief Development Officer  
Schedule M-F 40 hours a week  
Pay Rate Pay Range: $55,000-$60,000 annually  
Description

Salary - 

POSITION SUMMARY: As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops concepts and designs that promote departmental divisions within Venues Parks and Arts.
  • Provides input for all facets of the Venues, Parks, and Arts brand experience – strategy, messaging, naming, communications; ensures brand consistency throughout the Venues, Parks, and Arts Department.
  • Assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining an overall marketing plan for the Venues, Parks, and Arts Department.
  • Works with marketing unit to develop and execute innovative marketing campaigns to effectively build brand awareness and increase reach; develops actionable initiatives to surprise and delight customers.
  • Assists with developing and maintaining operating budgets for marketing unit.
  • Continually assesses market trends, competitive references, and consumer preferences to provide comprehensive knowledge base for strategic planning.
  • Develops user profiles and target markets for programming and services.
  • Assists with compiling and monitoring metrics for marketing purposes and creates regular reports to be distributed to other members of the Department.
  • Assists with content creation and distribution of all traditional print and electronic marketing materials for VPA.
  • Serves as marketing resource to City of South Bend and liaison to VPA partners.
  • A commitment to support the City of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts mission and impact drivers.
    • The mission: Inspire a more livable South Bend for all, connecting us to emotionally engaging experiences and to one another. Our primary focus areas include arts and culture, recreation, and public placemaking. The places we care for and the services and programs we offer have a significant impact on social equity, neighborhood and economic impact, health and wellness, and ecological stewardship.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or design and/or equivalent.
  • Minimum three years’ experience in the marketing process.
  • To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Schedule may vary including nights and weekends based on departmental needs.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Graphic design experience and knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of local government, a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator; InDesign; Photoshop
  • Working knowledge of web site administrative functions and content management systems
  • Ability to review and negotiate contracts.
  • Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, providing information by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work, developing specific goals and plans to accomplish work.
  • Ability to coordinate the work and activities of others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

  • Valid Driver’s license required.
  • Possess or the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one year from the date of employment.

EQUIPMENT: Desktop Computer, Laptop Computer, Calculator, Telephone, Copy machine, Fax Machine, Automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an open, creative office space that fosters collaboration, promotes innovation and allows efficient exchanges of information. The workspace will consist of open offices and meeting spaces that encourage interaction and group work.

 
Position Requirements  
Required Pre-employment Drug Screen and Background Check  
About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.


***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***  
EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  

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