Marketing Supervisor

The Recreation Supervisor - Marketing works closely with Milwaukee Recreation’s marketing team to maintain effective two-way communication with all internal and external stakeholders. The marketing team functions as a full-service, in-house public relations & advertising agency. As such, the department’s entire staff relies on the team to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information related to program offerings, policies, and announcements.

This position focuses on the coordination and production of graphic designs while providing general marketing support related to photography, video production, social media, public relations, and community engagement. The position requires general knowledge of marketing principles and practices with a primary emphasis on visual communications. The successful candidate will support all marketing initiatives for Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee City Conference.

The application deadline is August 1, 2024. 

• Works closely with Milwaukee Recreation’s multidisciplinary marketing team to complete design projects for the department while coordinating and collaborating with various internal and external vendors, stakeholders, and partners. 
• Works with the marketing team to follow and build upon the style/branding guides for Milwaukee Recreation. Ensures visual communications are aligned with brand strategy and standards by providing design review and oversight. 
• Maintains and updates existing design projects, producing high-quality designs that align with brand standards. 
• Performs research to generate ideas, share concepts, and review best industry practices. 
• Applies design principles and strategy to create human-centered graphics and layouts for a range of print and digital media. 
• Works with supervisor to execute concepts by studying information and materials provided by Milwaukee Recreation staff. 
• Manages the creative design process from concept to completion. 
• Illustrates concepts by submitting rough layouts of art and copy for approval before proceeding with final designs. 
• Proofreads to produce accurate, high-quality work. 
• Completes projects by working closely with a range of District staff. 
• Develops complete design systems that unite Milwaukee Recreation programs with brand standards and project goals. 
• Manages communications, executes design revisions, and maintains file system for all design projects. 
• Develops and implements individualized marketing/communications campaigns to meet the specific needs of Milwaukee Recreation. 
• Supports storytelling efforts in various mediums to promote Milwaukee Recreation’s services. 
• Captures and edits photos & videos to showcase programs and represent the diversity of participants, staff, and programs. 
• Assists with Milwaukee Recreation activities as needed. 
• Serves on various community or department committees as required and/or assigned.
• Actively supports the MPS Five Priorities for Success. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, advertising, or public relations. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the development and administration of design and marketing plans/projects. 
• Proficiency with software commonly used in print, web, and video production. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud strongly preferred.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.  The salary range can be found on the application page.