Overview
Outside B2B Sales Professional (Commercial Flooring) Jobs in United States at Village Flooring Plus
Requisition ID:
43836
Work Location:
Parks & Recreation – Administration
Pay Range:
G.25, $55,338.90 – $85,775.30
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
40 hrs/wk; M-F, may require occasional nights/weekends/holidays
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
2/17/25
Application Deadline:
3/3/25
Job Duties:
Our Commitment
Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Are you…
Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication-both written and verbal?
Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?
THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
MEDIA & ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation we seek to create legendary experiences for our residents through everything we do, and now we need an experienced communicator to find, produce and share the legendary stories from our growing parks & recreation system. If you love creating inspiring and engaging video content, working with the media, and writing articles, then you’ll love this flexible role that can impact every resident in the City of Virginia Beach.
As the Media and Engagement Specialist you will work with the city’s Central Communications department to respond to incoming media queries, draft press releases and develop story ideas for the media. You’ll also oversee video content development for our social media channels, respond to incoming queries on social media and work to improve communication with our external partners and community groups.
This role will also help expand our internal communications to help keep all parks & rec team members informed and engaged.
We’re seeking someone who can bring creative ideas and production skills, manage projects from creation to completion and has experience with working with government communications. This position works collaboratively within our marketing department, Creative HQ, to develop, manage and optimize brand experiences, marketing and communications for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation.
Key Accountabilities:
Media management:
Act as a liaison with Central Communications to respond to incoming queries, manage our media library, develop press kits, write press releases, media alerts and pitch local media with story ideas. This includes monitoring press coverage and can include staffing Joint Information Centers for major city events.
Community engagement:
Work to improve communication with our community, non-profit and business partners to share relevant news and updates from the park & recreation department. Develop partnerships with local content creators and influencers to amplify our marketing messaging. Oversee social media messages and responses through Sprout Social and Salesforce.
Content development:
Partner with our digital marketing specialist, graphic designers and brand specialist to develop and produce video content for our social media channels, digital publications and creative marketing campaigns. This includes Creating innovative engagement campaigns to help boost awareness of park projects and initiatives, such as capital improvement projects and public information meetings.
Internal Communications
Work with a diverse range of parks & recreation units to seek out stories from staff members, share timely updates, and create content that helps improve internal communication and advance our goal of creating ‘legendary experiences.
The P&R Employee Experience
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.
Full Time Perks –
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:
11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays
18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
Hybrid 457 Cash Match
Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
Optional Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave
Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Media-and-Communications-Coordinator-II-01993.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.002378.2.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS:
Requires any combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields such as public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provide in the application.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications or related field
Experience with on-camera or live radio media
Experience with Sprout Social, Salesforce
Working knowledge of video storyboarding and content development
Experience in writing press releases, developing press kits and managing photo and video libraries
Previous experience working with local government, tourism or non-profit preferred
Excellent written communication and presenting skills
Ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization
Has completed one or more FEMA Public Information Officer certifications
Special Instructions:
This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications will be used to fill current vacancies and other similar Media & Communications II positions that become available within six (6) months from the closing date of this posting.
Some assignments may require overtime or split shifts to cover operational needs.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Requires a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.
As a condition of employment, all full-time employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided your training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.
Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
Your responses to any “Supplemental Questions”, if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Title: Outside B2B Sales Professional (Commercial Flooring)
Company: Village Flooring Plus
Location: United States
