Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California State Fair Media/Marketing Associate will assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns under the direction of the Business Development Manager in the areas of digital advertising, community promotions, media relations, print, social media, video production & graphic design. The focus will be on content development social media, monitoring all social media accounts, email, customer service, event coordination, website management, and media relations.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Required to carry a cell phone.
• Requires repetitive movement of heavy objects.
• Works near fast-moving machinery or traffic.
• Periodic Overtime.
• May be required to respond after work hours.
• Works at elevated heights.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, airborne dust, fumes, vapors, chemicals, medical waste and blood borne pathogen.
• Performs other duties requiring high physical demand (requires moving and set up of pop-up tents, lifting of heavy boxes, hanging banners)

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

• Participation in DMV Pull Notice Program

• Must complete fingerprints through Live Scan

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:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and be able to multi-task
• Strong knowledge of social media and marketing
• Exception attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Outstanding customer service skills, consultative abilities, exhibits tact and diplomacy in verbal and written communications and possesses a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively in a group setting
• Photo and video editing skills
• Bilingual; the ablity to understand and communicate to all Spanish speaking individuals
• Experience in research, writing, and editing for publication of brochures, flyers, and advertisements
• Critical thinker with attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) & Canva
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools (website content management and analytics, promotional email software, SEO reporting tools, Google AdWords and analytics)

Experience with the following:

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Social media skills, blogging, posting, and engaging on social media platforms
• Web Design, Work Press, CMS
• Email marketing and marketing automation systems 
• Graphic design
• Broadcast media, radio, social, print, and digital 
• Writing press releases, blogs, editing and website management 

Benefits

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

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

Important Application Instructions

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control Number (JC-518692), 81# 26-089 and title of the position (State Fair Worker - Media/Marketing Associate) on the State Application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

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 required and must be included.

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