Job Posting: Public Affairs Assistant

CA Exposition and State Fair

JC-293396
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Public Affairs Assistant
STATE FAIR WORKER, CASUAL EMPLOYMENT (VARIOUS)

$15.00 - $25.00 per Hour

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Application Cut Off Dates:  March 15, 2022, April 15, 2022, May 15, 2022, June 15, 2022, July 8, 2022, July 17, 2022, July 25, 2022

Conduct VIP tours of the California State Fair which exist to give a behind the scenes look to elected officials and/or their staff and associates in the areas of interest to them. Develop and disseminate information and outreach to high level executives, political figures, and follow up with guests of the State Fair tours.  Provide a presentation and/or develop written material regarding the success of the outreach and tours performed for the fair.  Review, confirm, and distribution of media credential applications.  Maintain and update the State Fair’s online Media Kit.  Review and report on social media information on the State Fair (I.e. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Snap Chat, etc.)  Respond to e-mail, telephone and written Media Center inquires.  Draft, secure upper management approval, of news releases, media advisories, and social media postings.  Maintain media contact log. Research data, e.g. daily fair attendance.  Assist print, broadcast, online writers and reporters with development of news and feature stories.


Customer service and greeting guests and stakeholders as needed.  Provide accurate information regarding upcoming events at the State Fair and Cal Expo.  Perform set-up and break down for events.  Perform light filing, telephone answering, and reception duties as needed.  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-293396
Position #(s):
313-106-5999-901
Working Title:
Public Affairs Assistant
Classification:
STATE FAIR WORKER, CASUAL EMPLOYMENT (VARIOUS)
$15.00 - $25.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent

Department Information

The California Exposition and State Fair (Cal Expo) mission is to create and provide a State Fair experience reflecting California including its industries, agriculture, and diversity of its people, traditions and trends shaping its future through competitions, exhibits, events, displays, entertainment and education during the State Fair and throughout the year.


The California State Fair Public Affairs section exists to educate, inform and disseminate materials to the key stakeholders of the State Fair and to reflect with a positive State Fair Experience.

Department Website: https://calexpostatefair.com/

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.
  • Must pass a Fingerprint Clearance

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Exposition and State Fair
Attn: Personnel Office #81-22-014
1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Exposition and State Fair
Personnel Office #81-22-014
1600 Exposition Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95815
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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
  • 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
  • Critical thinker with attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and time management skills
  • Knowledge and experience with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Tic Toc, Snap Chat
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and long and irregular shift

Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://calexpostatefair.com/
Human Resources Contact:
Personnel Office 81-22-014
(916) 263-3114
Personnel@calexpo.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Personnel Office 81-22-014
(916) 263-0866
personnel@calexpo.com
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 (JC-293396), RPA #81-22-014 and title of the position (SFW-Public Affairs Assistant) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.