CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAM FELLOW - Marketing and Communications

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAM FELLOW to work in our Marketing and Communications Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months but may be extended. This position will report to the Department of Marketing and Communications assisting and supporting communications and content creation for the Riverside Fire Department.

The City has received a $4.4 million CaliforniansForAll Workforce Development Grant (“Grant”), which is part of California Volunteers, responsible for engaging Californians in service, volunteering, and civic action to tackle the State’s most pressing challenges and lift-up all communities.

This exciting entry-level opportunity is all about increasing youth employment, developing youth interest in and experience towards a career. As a CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow, you'll have an opportunity to dive into a diverse range of administrative/technical tasks to address key areas of climate, food insecurity, and local COVID-19 recovery within a specific department. Under supportive guidance, you'll tackle these various tasks with a can-do attitude, bringing your passion to every aspect of the role.

** CANDIDATES MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 - 30 YEARS OLD **

75% of ALL Program Fellows hires must meet a priority eligibility defined as (must meet two criteria)

25% of applicants can meet one or none of these criteria:

• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
• May have difficulty finding employment
• Are low-income
• Are unemployed and/or out of school
• Are or were justice-involved
• Are in/or transitioning from foster care; AND/OR
• Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system

*Actual classification is General Service Worker

Work Performed

To view the full General Service Worker job description , click here.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in developing and producing engaging content, including posts, videos, and infographics, that promote fire safety, recruitment, prevention, and highlight department operations.
• Showcase the work of firefighters, emergency responders, and behind-the-scenes efforts of the department to create a connection with the community.
• Assist in maintaining a consistent and engaging social media presence.
• Assist with creative storytelling to enhance community engagement and promote public safety initiatives.
• Assist in creating and executing a fire recruitment social media campaign to attract qualified candidates.
• Monitor and track social media performance metrics, analyze engagement data, and adjust strategies to optimize reach and engagement.

Qualifications

Experience: None.

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Proficiency utilizing content creation software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or Canva) and video editing tools (e.g., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere)
• Experience producing short-form video content, such as Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, or YouTube Shorts, ideally with public safety or community focus
• Experience in designing infographics, posts, or digital materials that simplify complex information into accessible, visually engaging formats
• Experience managing social media accounts, with an emphasis on building a consistent posting schedule and maintaining brand tone
• Experience in monitoring social media performance metrics, generating reports, and identifying trends to adjust strategies

Note: While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the CAForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet 2 or more of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be eligible for the grant funding.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

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. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security.

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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