Waukesha County is seeking a limited term assistant to create and produce high-quality videos to promote our services and help us tell our story. You'll work closely with staff and subject matter experts from different program areas and assist them with identifying ideas for communicating their services and success stories in a visual way. You will manage all aspects of video projects from planning to final production, with the support of the Public Information Officer and other departmental communications staff.

Must have flexible schedule with ability to work at least 75% of hours during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm). Hours will average 10 hours per week during the school year, and up to 30 hours per week in the summer. There is a starting salary of $15.02 per hour for this position.

Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification, a criminal background and driver's license check.

Example of Duties

• In this role, you will be responsible for creating and editing video content that effectively communicates the programs, services, and successes of the department.
• Produce and edit high-quality videos for social media, web, and advertising needs.
• Collaborate with communications team, various subject matter experts, and other staff.
• Manage video projects from start to finish, including planning, filming, and editing.
• Operate and maintain departmental video and editing equipment.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and approaches for video content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate
• Experience planning, shooting, and editing compelling videos on various topics.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Premiere Pro, and other Creative Suite programs.
• Organized, self-motivated, ability to multi-task, and work with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and have access to reliable transportation and a cell phone.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with ability to work across the department with many different teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO/AA:
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.