Communications Associate Jobs in Rosenberg, TX (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $73,132.80 - $112,216.00 Annually
Location : 3829 Highway 36 S, Rosenberg, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 21-00339
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the City's Discover Downtown Rosenberg Program and Historic District initiatives, the planning and production of all City-Sponsored Special Events, and communications duties as assigned. Duties include planning, coordinating, and managing of city-wide special events and programs, supports downtown merchants business engagement efforts; and oversees tourism, marketing, and promotional activities related to the Discover Downtown Rosenberg Program and Historic Downtown Rosenberg and Communications Department needs such as developing and executing communications, public information, marketing projects, including production and development of social and digital media content in a manner that promotes a positive and consistent image of the City as a whole, that is in line with the goals, objectives, and values of the City of Rosenberg and Community Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff
  • Establishes work rules and performance standards, annual performance evaluations, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted
  • Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands
• Under direction of the Executive Director of Community Services, manages the Discover Downtown Rosenberg program, the historic downtown Rosenberg district and all downtown related projects, initiatives, repairs, property management, tourism, business retention and marketing campaigns. Serves as the point of contact for the downtown merchants and City.
• Responsible for the planning, execution of and management of all City-wide special events
  • Event development, budgeting, scheduling, logistics, vendor and entertainment procurement, contract administration, sponsorship fulfillment, marketing and promotion, volunteer coordination, on-site event management, and post-event evaluation.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for event partners, vendors, contractors, performers, sponsors, and participating organizations to ensure successful event delivery and compliance with City policies and procedures.
• Serves as project lead for development, execution, and analysis of internal and external communications for social and digital media platforms, the city's website, and printed marketing efforts including development of effective messaging, content strategy, and scheduling for social media communications and engagement
  • Responsible for content creation for the Communications City Pages as well of oversight and monitoring of all other City social media pages
  • Assists with design development and creation of print and digital communications as needed, such as newsletters, website updates, calendars, brochures, posters, fliers, and advertisements within production deadlines
  • Assists in the creation, editing, updating, and scheduling of content for the city's website, television channel, and printed/electronically distributed materials in order to maintain engagement levels with fresh, relevant information
  • Assists in the development and delivery of online and printed communication
  • Assists with photography and videography needs using a variety of professional-grade equipment
• Researches and identifies new strategies to reach the public and the City as a whole
• Monitors and engages with the community on various digital communication channels, including on posts, comments, messages, and inquiries from members of the public in an inviting, authentic, and professional manner to build trust, foster conversations, create transparency and ultimately improve our service to the community
• Writes compelling and informative copies for various social media postings, newsletters, blogs, websites, and other internal and external communications, informational, and instructional pieces as required while meeting City organizational standards for writing, style, and grammar
• Gathers information, prepares and maintains reports, and related departmental documentation, prepares distribution instructions, and reviews and verifies information
• Maintains a healthy and safe working environment
• Will be required to do in-city travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Information Processing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field
• Three (3) years full-time paid responsible administrative or clerical experience in Communications, Marketing, or Advertising
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software including Microsoft Office

OR

• High School diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test
• Five (5) years full-time paid responsible administrative or clerical experience in Communications, Marketing, or Advertising
• Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software including Microsoft Office

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
  • Reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
  • Criminal background check
  • Controlled substance screening

CITY OF ROSENBERG
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
PART I: INSURANCE
The City of Rosenberg offers health and life Insurance to all full-time employees with eligibility beginning on the first (1st) day of the month following date of employment. The City has implemented a premium incentive deduction for all employees enrolled in the City's health insurance program, who have not used tobacco products in any form in the past three months and continue to not use tobacco products.
The employee's portion of the BCBS bi-weekly cost is as follows:
2) DENTAL PLAN(S):
(3) VISION PLAN:
(4) PET INSURANCE PLANS:
Total Pet Plan Pay Period Deductions

• One Pet - $5.42
• Family Plan (2+ Pets) - $8.54

Wishbone Pet Insurance

• Rate based on Age, Breed, & Zip Code
• Average premium starts around $16.15 per pay period per Pet

(5) LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE:
The City automatically provides Basic Life Insurance for all eligible employees at no cost. Basic Life Insurance is $25,000 with no option to add additional coverage. The benefit is paid to your beneficiaries in the event of your death.
(6) LONG TERM DISABILITY:
The City provides employees with Long Term Disability in the amount of 60 percent of your salary (depending on position category) to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability and may continue to Social Security Normal Retirement Age (SSNRA). Benefits will be offset by any payments from SS, Workers Comp and other income offsets.
(7) WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
All employees are covered under the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance program through the Texas Municipal League. Eligibility for benefits is automatic and effective on the date of hire.
(8) SUPPLEMENTAL TERM & WHOLE LIFE, CANCER & AD&D INSURANCE:
The City of Rosenberg offers you a variety of voluntary benefits. If you enroll, you pay the full cost of coverage and are able to use a payroll deduction.
PART II: SAVINGS PLANS
(9) TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS):
Participation in the system is mandatory for all regular full-time employees. Each employee contributes at a rate of 7 percent of his/her gross wages. The City contributes to each employee's account at a 2:1 ratio. Vesting is 5 years of service. Retirement is 20 years of service at any age or 5 years of service at the age of 60.
(10) DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(K) PLAN:
Plans available through MissionSquare Retirement, DearBorn & Creggs, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may enroll at the time of hire and throughout the year.
(11) SECTION 125/FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN:
Allows you to contribute pre-tax salary into an account to be used to pay certain medical, dental, vision, and hearing care expenses not covered by insurance for yourself or a dependent within the meaning of Section 152(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Dependent childcare is also available.
(12) LEGALSHIELD PLANS:
LegalShield Plan Pay Period Deductions
Individual Plan:

• LegalShield Plan - $11.05
• IDShield Plan - $4.59
• Dual Plan - $15.65

Family Plan:

• LegalShield Plan - $11.05
• IDShield Plan - $8.75
• Dual Plan - $18.42

PART III: HOLIDAYS/LEAVE
(12) HOLIDAYS:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fort Bend County Fair Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two (2) Personal Holidays
(13) VACATION:
Accrued vacation may be taken following the six-month probation period.
Years of Completed Service Hours Per Year Days Per Year
0 to 1 80 10
2 to 10 120 15
11 to 20 144 18
21 & over 160 20
(14) SICK LEAVE:
Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day per month. Firefighters will accrue ½ shift per month. For the purpose of computing sick time credit during the first year of employment, credit is given for the first month provided the employment date is the 15th of the month or earlier.
(15) LONGEVITY PAY:
Begins after one year of service. $7.50 per month will be provided for each year of service rendered to the City. Longevity pay is an addition to your base salary and is paid annually, in December.
PART IV: MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS
(16) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP):
Available through Dear Oaks EAP, provides assistance for employees and their immediate family members in the event of an emotional, family, legal, medical, substance abuse and/or financial problem. The EAP is available at no cost to the employee.
(18) EMPLOYEE AWARDS LUNCHEON:
Each December the City holds its annual employee Awards Luncheon. Lunch is provided and various awards are given out.