Marketing/Communications Specialist I

Salary: $72,344.90 - $97,620.22 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17943
Department: (H900) Citywide
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Description/Duties

The current vacancy is in Mesa Public Safety Support (MPSS) Department; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies.

A Marketing/Communications Specialist I is an entry-level professional classification responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a marketing, public relations, and/or education program for an assigned department or unit. A Marketing/Communications Specialist I is responsible for serving as an information resource to citizens, business establishments, news media, and community groups regarding an assigned area. Where marketing is the primary function of the position, the duties include handling electronic and print media activities, press releases and advertising; writing articles for publication; and graphic design work. Where public relations are the primary function of the position, the duties include planning, developing, and implementing a variety of information for programs or materials to facilitate communication to employees, citizens, and the general public. Where education is the primary function of the position, the duties include effectively educating a diverse public about program area issues in a positive manner; developing public education programs and materials for a variety of audiences; and attending neighborhood meetings, community events, school groups, church groups, club meetings, etc. A Marketing/Communications Specialist I may also be responsible for maintaining a department or subdivision website. Scope of duties include developing and producing department/unit information using web technology, writing and designing pages for the website to keep it up-to-date, interesting, and interactive; and maintaining the website content to City specifications and design standards. In all situations it is important that the employee exercise a high degree of discretion and courtesy in dealing with the public. Public contact may be stressful at times when it entails confrontational meetings as a result of dissatisfied citizens or business owners. Employees in this class may perform any combination of marketing, public relations, or education duties as assigned. This class performs related duties as required.

A significant element of work involves public contact of a specialized nature, which requires patience, tact, and persuasion in dealing with citizens, news media, representatives, and businesspersons who are affected by City programs or projects. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field. Good (1 - 3 years) experience involving marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field.

Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation will be required (Mesa Public Safety Support Department Assignment).

Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (Mesa Public Safety Support Department Assignment).

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience with desktop publishing, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), and graphic design is preferred by assignment.
Link to Job Description
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01

Please indicated which vacancy you are interested in. Check all that apply.

• The current vacancy in Mesa Public Safety Support (MPSS)
• Future Citywide vacancies

02

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a closely related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) AND major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be counted.**

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of work experience do you have involving marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field?

• None
• Some but less than 1 year
• 1 year or more but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

04

Please describe your work experience involving marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. *To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.*
05

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your experience with desktop publishing, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), and graphic design, including employment dates and names of employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
07

Would you like to be considered for current vacancy of this position in the Mesa Public Safety Support Department (MPSS) or future vacancies Mesa Police Department? If yes, please answer all of the following questions.

• Yes
• No

08

If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?

• Honorable
• Dishonorable
• Uncharacterized
• Other than Honorable
• Entry Level
• Bad Conduct
• General
• Current Active Duty
• N/A

09

Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

12

If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
Required Question