Marketing and Communications Specialist Job Application Form Survey

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) is looking for a Marketing and Communications Specialist who is invested in supporting economic growth to produce an opportunity-rich future for the businesses and residents of Cherokee County and the surrounding region.

The Marketing and Communications Specialist will provide external marketing support and manage internal communications for COED and its affiliated programs, including Cherokee By Choice, Fresh Start Mornings, NAV Mentoring Service, Film in Cherokee, Workforce Collaboration, Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, and The Circuit. This person will utilize innovative marketing trends to develop customer communications to support community growth and engage key private and public sector stakeholders for the organization.

The role will create clear and consistent communication of our value proposition and key offerings, including the development of infrastructure, expansion existing industry, promotion of entrepreneurship, and attraction of new business investment and quality employment opportunities.

The successful candidate will possess strong project management and storytelling skills.

Due to the highly collaborative culture and multitude of functions hosted by COED, this is not offered as a remote position.

Click here for the list of Duties & Responsibilities.

Marketing and Communications Specialist Job Application Form

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Upload your resume:

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* 3. Upload your cover letter: (optional)

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* 4. LinkedIn Profile URL:

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* 5. How did you first learn about this job opening?

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* 6. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

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* 7. Do you live within Cherokee County, Georgia?

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* 8. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or another closely related field?

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* 9. Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ professional level experience working in public relations, marketing, or media?

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* 10. Have you ever worked for a governmental or educational institution?

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* 11. Have you ever worked for a non-profit organization?

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* 12. Do you have experience designing and modifying graphics, photography, and other digital assets?

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* 13. Do you have experience with curating social media, reports, and newsletters using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)?

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* 14. Do you have experience with curating social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter platforms using Canva?

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* 15. Do you have experience with curating social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter platforms using BrandFolder?

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* 16. Do you have experience with planning and posting social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter platforms using Hootstuite?

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* 17. Do you have experience with updating websites using WordPress?

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* 18. What method do you use to keep up with trends and industry knowledge?