This role involves performing intermediate professional and technical work focused on providing information about the Town to the public, media, and employees. The specialist will cover programs, projects, services, issues, and policies, as well as handle related tasks as required.
Responsibilities
Build and execute the Town
Research, develop, and/or enhance platforms used by the Town
React to emerging situations and respond accordingly in a timely manner
Oversee special communication or marketing projects including but not limited to community and economic development, strategy and innovation, community engagement, etc.
Develop material for internal and external use, such as employee communications and press releases
Respond to media inquiries
Maintain a communications plan
Assist with marketing and economic development efforts
Assist with the Town
Maintain an archive of media material relating to the Town
Promote and support the overall mission of the Town by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff
Perform related duties as necessary
Requirements
Bachelor
Three (3) years
OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Nice to have:
Experience with local government, public service, nonprofit, or community-based communications
Experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, press releases, flyers, videos, graphics, or similar materials
Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe products, video editing software, website platforms, email marketing tools, or social media scheduling platforms
Bilingual communication skills, especially English and Spanish
Benefits
Medical insurance coverage for regular employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC (coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment)
Vision insurance coverage for regular employees through MetLife (coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment)
Dental insurance coverage for regular employees through MetLife (coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment)
24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc for regular Town employees and their in-home family members (coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment)
Option for employees to set aside money for medical and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars through Flores Flexible Spending
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Automatic enrollment into the NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) with a 6% employee contribution of gross wages (participation begins on the first day of work, fully vested after 5 years)
5% of gross wages contributed for regular employees through the Empower Retirement System (participation begins on the first day of work)
Basic life insurance benefit of $25,000 through MetLife (coverage begins 30 days after the first day of work)
Short-term disability insurance coverage for regular employees through MetLife (insurance payments begin on the 8th day of disability, maximum 26 weeks, coverage begins 30 days after the first day of work)
13 paid holidays per year, following the State of North Carolina schedule
Vacation leave earned at a rate based on length of service, beginning with 1 day per month (accrues bi-weekly, requires six months of service before granted, capped at 30 days)
Sick leave earned at a rate of 1 day per month (accrues bi-weekly, can accumulate indefinitely)
Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees for the birth or adoption of a child
Free, confidential support for personal, work-related, and family concerns through an Employee Assistance Program
Eligibility for a monthly special separation allowance for law enforcement officers who retire on a service allowance, payable until age 62 (other conditions apply)
Coverage under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act for work-related injuries
Membership eligibility with the Local Government Federal Credit Union
Tuition assistance of up to $1,000 per fiscal year for full-time employees who have completed their initial probationary period, for courses relating to their present job or future position with the Town
Eligibility for a take-home vehicle program for full-time law enforcement employees residing within the approved commuting area
Important Details
Schedule: 13 paid holidays per year as of July 1, 2025
About the Company
The Town of Rolesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.