MARKETING ASSISTANT




Join the Herndon Parks & Recreation Department and help us tell our story! We’re seeking a creative and organized Marketing Assistant to support social media, digital content, flyers, and our quarterly program brochure. This is a flexible, hybrid role (approx. 6 hours/week) reporting to the Marketing & Communications Supervisor. If you’re excited about community engagement, content creation, and graphic design, we want to hear from you!

The Marketing Assistant provides vital support to the Communications & Marketing Supervisor in promoting the Town of Herndon’s Parks & Recreation Department programs, services, and events. This part-time position plays a key role in the creation of digital and print content, social media coordination, and the development of the department’s quarterly brochure and other outreach materials.


The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong writing and communication skills, a creative eye for design, and a passion for community engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of department marketing strategies.

2. Assist in the development of content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and other equivalent social media).

3. Assist with the design, proofreading, and distribution of marketing collateral, including flyers, posters, and signage for classes, programs, and special events.

4. Support the production of the department’s quarterly Programs & Events Brochure by

a. coordinating intake and organization of programs to be included

b. coordinate with partners across the department for additional marketing support

c. assist in the design and proofreading

5. Participate in brainstorm sessions and contribute creative content ideas for campaigns and promotions.

6. Support video and photography efforts, including on-site event coverage (as needed).

7. Coordinate with the Communications & Marketing Supervisor to ensure brand consistency and meet project deadlines.

8. Maintain organized records of marketing materials and content files via OneDrive or SharePoint.

9. Perform other duties as assigned based on evolving departmental needs.

Requirements:

· One (1) to two (2) years previous experience and/or training that includes marketing, communications, public relations, or other related field;

· Strong written communication and proofreading skills.

· Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, Meta Business Suite, Wrike, Buffer, and Constant Contact or equivalent tools (training provided as needed).

· Basic graphic design experience and understanding of social media best practices.

· Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and timeliness.

· Willingness to occasionally work onsite at events, meetings, or content shoots.

· Valid driver’s license with acceptable record.


HOURS / DAYS: Variable Hours / MONDAY - FRIDAY


Duties involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Requires the ability to perform semi-skilled, coordinated movements, such as those required to operate computer and office equipment and motor vehicles. Some duties require visual perception and discrimination. Some duties require oral communications ability.


Duties are regularly performed without exposure to adverse, environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease or pathogenic substances.

Location : RECREATION PROGRAMS

Grade : PT FLEX

Posting Start : 10/07/2026

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $25.00-$35.00