Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
temporary position
Flexible Schedule
Limited hours
Public service experience
Community involvement
Professional development opportunities
Non-benefitted
Job Description
The City of Salinas, located in California, is a vibrant municipal government organization dedicated to serving the community through diverse departments and initiatives. Renowned for its commitment to public service, the City of Salinas prioritizes community engagement, sustainable development, and transparent governance. It offers various employment opportunities aimed at attracting qualified individuals interested in contributing to community development and city administration. This particular opportunity is for a Temporary Community Outreach Assistant within the Community Development Department. The temporary nature of this role means it is a non-benefited position, with employment limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week and... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED
- two years of work experience involving increased responsibility and customer service, public outreach, community development or planning experience
- valid State of California driver’s license
- ability to occasionally work holidays, weekends and evenings
- ability to work up to 25 hours per week and not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year
- must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment
- ability to provide proof of education upon conditional offer
- physical stamina to perform field work and office duties
- mental and emotional stamina to handle job responsibilities
- ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume for public and telephone communication
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED
- two years of work experience involving increased responsibility and customer service, public outreach, community development or planning experience
- an associate degree in urban planning, public administration, political science, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience
- a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, political science, or a closely related field may be substituted for six months of the required experience
- valid State of California driver’s license
- ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- ability to prepare outreach materials and assist with meeting logistics
- skill in utilizing social media and email
- ability to give public presentations to a wide range of large and small audiences
- skill in guiding small group activities and discussions
- ability to work cooperatively with City departments and outside agencies
- ability to work independently and adopt effective courses of action
- ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, elected officials, community and volunteers
Job Duties
- assists in the implementation of department operation and service programs or planning initiatives community engagement efforts
- assists with planning and conducting community outreach events, workshops, trainings and other meetings
- assists with the coordination of meeting logistics including securing venues, obtaining supplies and materials, arranging for childcare, refreshments and meeting/event set-up and clean-up
- prepares and distributes meeting notices, flyers, surveys, and outreach materials
- responds to letters, public inquiries, e-mails, and other communications
- maintains contact lists in both written and/or electronic formats
- utilizes social media platforms to engage and inform members of the community
- prepares and/or gives presentations (i.e. PowerPoint) to the general public, community organizations and others
- facilitates small group and other community engagement activities
- prepares meeting agendas and follow-up notes
- records community input
- performs basic research to assist the preparation of reports, surveys, studies or other documents
- coordinates, interacts and confers with other City Departments
- serves as liaison between other government agencies, non-profit organizations and ad hoc committees for special community service projects
- interprets and conveys applicable City policies, rules and regulations
- promotes and maintains safety in the workplace
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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