Communications Specialist (Temp)

Communications Specialist (Temp)  Salary $27.36 - $33.26 Hourly Location Vista City Hall - 200 Civic Center Drive Vista 92084, CA Job Type Temporary Job Number 26-31-O Department Fire Administration Opening Date 04/20/2026 Closing Date 5/13/2026 5:30 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit TEMP Position •This posting is for a Part-Time, Temporary assignment in the Fire Department, estimated 20 hours per week•

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, the Communications Specialist develops and implements communications and marketing efforts of assigned programs and special events. This position will coordinate Vista Fire Rescue's social media presence with the Communication team and Fire Administration by developing and creating content campaigns and encouraging resident participation in a variety of programs, services, processes, and events.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Communications Specialist will showcase Vista Fire Rescue's programs and public events through social media campaigns and will assist with engagement and event coordination. Incumbents are expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of judgment and precedent, referring only those which involve the establishment of new procedures, or which involve solutions that are inconsistent with departmental procedures and policies to the manager. Examples of Essential Functions Develop and implement digital marketing strategies using organic and paid media that create awareness and encourage participation in various City functions, including Vista Fire Rescue programs and special events. Serve as a digital storyteller for the City in creating organic and paid social media content that promotes programs, resources, services, and events for Vista Fire Rescue. Produce creative and engaging content using video and photography (primary emphasis will be on utilizing social media video on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and any other relevant platforms). Monitor social media channels, respond to questions and concerns, and bring issues that need to be addressed to the attention of the Communications Officer. Collaborate with Vista Fire Rescue and the Communications team to craft social media responses as needed. Provide monthly reports on each channel's growth, reach, and engagement. Coordinate the monthly production of Vista Fire Rescue's email newsletter for external audiences in English and Spanish, including writing content, coordinating photos, and conducting online outreach. Serve as photographer and videographer to create digital assets for use on social media, publications, websites, and other platforms. Collaborate with the Fire Administration team in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a campaign promoting programs and events. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

Principles, practices, and techniques of marketing, public relations, and communications; Methods and techniques of writing, advertising, graphic arts, audio-visual production, and photography; Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing public communications, cable broadcasting, and marketing; Political issues, community development issues, laws, and legislative developments of importance to the community and government agencies; Public information programs.

SKILL IN

Social media content production, including video, photography, editing, and creative copywriting; Microsoft Office tools;