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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Communications Creative Assistant
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Communications
Supervisor: Communications Coordinator
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 6
Job Number: 0611
Job Summary
Under general direction, provides creative support and assistance to the Communications
Division through the creation of marketing pieces, including writing, graphic design, and
photography.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Creates graphic images and high-quality photography for use in promotional campaigns.
• Consults with departments and divisions to assess marketing needs and objectives,
assists staff with basic design skills.
• Assists with social media and website postings.
• Assists with the promotion of City initiatives.
• Creates and assists staff with building ADA compliant documents and visuals.
• Coordinates with outside vendors for translation, advertising, and professional printing.
• Attends bi-weekly staff meetings and participates in Communication planning for the
organization.
• Assists with information desk coverage by answering phone calls and helping customers
as needed.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in
graphic design, photography and/or writing.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review)
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Spanish proficiency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to work directly with a diverse clientele and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to write, edit, organize, provide graphic design and quality photography.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment, filing and sorting techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), Adobe Creative Suite, WCAG 2 accessibility, writing and
editing skills.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review)
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Geoff Fruin, City Manager (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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