Fire Department Media Content Assistant (Part-Time)

Fire Department Media Content Assistant (Part-Time)

Salary

$22.02 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

1455JUL26-P-AEL

Department

Fire

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Fire Department Media Content Assistant (Part Time) in the Fire Department. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs various social media, marketing, and communications-related tasks in support of the Henderson Fire Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Creating engaging social media content to be published on the Citys various profiles and platforms.
• Staffing various programs and events to capture high-quality photo and video footage. Capturing B-roll footage to enhance the visual storytelling of videos.
• Planning, editing, and creating engaging high-quality video content for web and social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing fresh ideas for campaign themes and content.
• Performing a variety of support duties including organizing and storing digital assets.
• Ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to connect with a diverse audience, self-driven, energetic, adept to a fast-paced environment, and accomplishing multiple tasks.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

• This is a part-time, non-PERS eligible position.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits, paid time off, wage increases, or union representation.
• This position requires enrollment in the Citys Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS).
• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need.
• May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
• Six (6) months experience in social media, public outreach, community involvement, communications, or closely related experience
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable: Experience in fire services, emergency services, or law enforcement
• Desirable: Six (6) months experience in video editing and production

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Portfolio (ex. Professional social media posts to include photos, videos, and reels)*

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, August 4, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month

• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month

• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

• Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

01

For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

I have read, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

03

How many years of full-time professional level experience in social media, public outreach, community involvement, communications, or closely related experience do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months to less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years

04

Please list each position where you gained your professional level experience in social media, public outreach, community involvement, communications, or closely related experience. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

05

If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.

06

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

07

A copy of your Portfolio (ex. Professional social media posts to include photos, videos, and reels) must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?

• Yes, I have attached a Portfolio (ex. Professional social media posts to include photos, videos, and reels) to my application.
• No, I have NOT attached a Portfolio (ex. Professional social media posts to include photos, videos, and reels) to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.

08

Desirable: Do you possess six (6) months experience in video editing and production?

• Yes
• No

09

if you marked "yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience in video editing and production. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900