Salary: $19.25 Hourly
Location : Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 2023-6
Department: Economic Development
Division: Arts and Events
Opening Date: 06/02/2023
Closing Date: 6/23/2023 12:00 PM Pacific
Description/Duties & Responsibilities
The City of Santa Clarita has a part-time/seasonal (PTS) position available in the Arts and Events division. Under the leadership of the Arts and Events Supervisor and Coordinator, this position will assist the Events team in providing a wide range of clerical support and customer service for various events. This position will work in an office environment, visit various facilities within the City, and work City events. This position works up to 20 hours a week, and work varied hours including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPROXIMATE DAYS/HOURS:
• 3-4 days per week
• 3-4 hours per day (16-20 hours per week)
• Schedule is flexible (days/hours vary and could include some weekends)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide clerical support for employees in the Events Team Office, including answering incoming phone calls; receiving, sorting, and processing mail; maintaining calendars, and scheduling and setting up for meetings
• Creates content for social media, online newsletter and other event materials
• Prepares supplies and materials for local community events including Eggstravaganza, Hit the Trail, SENSES Block Party, Celebrate and many others
• Other duties, as directed by the Arts and Events Administrator, Supervisor and Coordinator
Education and Experience
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• One year working with the public or event production
• Valid California Driver’s License and safe driving record
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
Knowledge and Abilities
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions and changing priorities
• Ability to be a strong team member and work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and positively (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to perform general office duties relevant to program or event
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to be creative and prepare content for marketing, and use relevant equipment and software
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and be a creative problem solver
• Strong work ethic, proactive, and a quick learner
• Ability to follow and enforce City policies as they relate to the health, behavior, and safety of others
• Ability to drive a vehicle and travel to various City facilities as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours and a varied schedule
• Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, equipment, tables, chairs, podiums, stage, and dance floor weighing up to 50 pounds may be required
Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
A completed online City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical which may include a drug screen and Physical Abilities Test, negative TB test on file, and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code §§ 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
In compliance with the California law, positions working with children are required to be mandated child abuse reporters. A mandated reporter is an individual who is obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.
PTS workers are at-will. Generally, PTS employees are limited to no more than 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 23, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required prior to job offer.)
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Describe your experience working with social media.
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Describe your experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. What have you used these programs for?
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Do you have the ability to work various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays? Please list any specific hours or days you cannot work.
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What interests you about this position?
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