Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Deputy General Manager, the Public Affairs Assistant will assist in the development and execution of outreach strategies for the California State Fair in the areas of targeted communication, stakeholder development, relationship building, coalition building, presentations, interagency relations and government relations.

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Working Conditions

• Periodic Overtime.
• May be required to respond after work hour.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, airborne dust, fumes, vapors, chemicals, medical waste and blood borne pathogen.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid CA Driver's License
• Participation in DMV Pull Notice Program

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience performing customer service duties
• Experience performing duties utilizing a computer with Microsoft software programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Spanish speaking
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and be able to multi-task
• Exceptional attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Outstanding customer service skills, consultative abilities, exhibit tact and diplomacy in verbal and written communications, and possess a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively in a group setting
• Outgoing, energetic, people person
• Experience in research, writing, and editing for publication of brochures, flyers, advertisements
• Experience with graphic design
• Critical thinker with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Knowledge and experience with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Snap Chat
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and long and irregular shifts

Benefits

As a Non-Tenured, Intermittent seasonal employee you will receive the following benefits:

• Part-Time, Seasonal & Temporary (PST) Retirement Program
• Paid Sick Leave

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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