Web social media coordinator

Town of Belmont

Employment Opportunity

The Town of Belmont is now accepting applications for the Full-Time position

WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Information Technology Department

Non-Union GRADE 9 - 40 Hours weekly

$58,666. To $70,985.

The person hired in this role will be responsible for creating, updating, maintaining and organizing content for the Town of Belmont’s online presence across its website and across various social media platforms. They are also the primary technical support contact for web-based questions from Town staff and will serve as a resource to staff who need assistance with updating their department’s content on the Web.

This ideal candidate is a creative, thoughtful and tech-savvy individual, with some prior professional experience with web-design, communications and various social media platforms. This position reports to Belmont IT’s Chief Information Officer.

· Provides day-to-day maintenance of the Town of Belmont website, including creating and editing pages, updating modules, and removing outdated information.

· Regularly reviews website content and proposes changes to improve usability, accessibility, and overall online presence.

· Coordinates with the CIO and Town departments on digital strategy, including the creation of a coordinated and effective social media presence across platforms.

· Responds to support requests from Town staff regarding website content or social media use.

· Assists and trains staff who need help updating departmental content.

· Provides on-call support outside of business hours as needed, including weekends.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Prior experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), CivicPlus and/or working for a government agency is a plus. Associate's degree or Higher in Web Design or Information Technology with at least 1+ year of previous experience or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Proven capability managing websites/social media accounts in a professional capacity. Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

This is a Benefits Eligible position. Benefit information can be viewed here:

Resumes with the required Town of Belmont Application accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected]

The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Process

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.

Some full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug-screening examination. All positions will also require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community.

After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:

Human Resources Department

Town of Belmont

455 Concord Avenue

Belmont, Massachusetts 02478

(617) 993-2740

[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,666.00 - $70,985.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person