Online Media and Public Outreach Coordinator (Finance)
Applicants will be required to provide a social media graphic, video, and PowerPoint presentation work sample upon initial application.
Are you passionate about civic engagement and public outreach? The Registrar of Voters (ROV) Department is seeking a dedicated Online Media and Public Outreach Coordinator (Elections Outreach Coordinator) to lead community engagement efforts and enhance our public outreach initiatives through social media management and event coordination.
As an Elections Outreach Coordinator, you will play a critical role in educating and engaging the community about elections, voter registration, and the democratic process. You will develop and implement public sector outreach programs, coordinate community events, and manage social media campaigns to expand our reach. This position also supports early voting efforts, ensuring accessibility and transparency for all voters.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic communicator with experience in public outreach, social media content creation, and event planning. You will be out in the field, representing ROV at community events, voter registration drives, and educational forums, fostering partnerships with local organizations, and tracking program effectiveness through data analysis and community feedback. You will also be producing new video material creating online campaign and building presentations , engaging with the public, and collaborating closely with the Public Information Officer.
Competitive candidates will be proficient in Canva, Later, various social media platforms, and video production. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. Candidates are required to have experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, and lead or supervisory experience.
The role may require carrying/lifting event items and standing for long periods at a time.
PLEASE NOTE: The position requires full-time office presence leading up to and during elections due to the high workload. The role involves working weekends and holidays, including mandatory overtime during election and post-election periods. Travel within the county is also necessary. Outside of election season, employees can choose from a 4/10, 9/80, or 5/40 workweek schedule, with the option of a hybrid schedule with mandatory Wednesdays in office. Flexibility working overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.
Meet the Team! The County of Riverside's Registrar of Voters serves its residents by ensuring the electoral process be conducted professionally, consistently demonstrating neutrality and non-partisan decision-making, based upon a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all election laws by administering them timely, responsively and with integrity.• Participate as ROV's representative during field events such as community events, voter registration drives, and educational forums .
• Ensure day-of-event details are addressed, including delivery of materials, pre-event set-up, and briefing of information for all major stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of organizational events of various topics involving the ROV such as elections, voter registration and ROV programs.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with community groups, and government/private representatives to meet the organizations outreach programs, awareness, and education needs.
• Develop and determine effectiveness of distribution and outreach media plan; make recommendations for modifications as required.
• Write articles on organizations activities, services, programs, and functions; prepare pamphlets, brochures, and presentations.
• Coordinate the release and distribution of ROV information to social media platforms; organize and arrange outreach campaigns.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement specialized outreach and educational programs pursuant to informing the public of the organization programs and services.
• Serve as a liaison to external constituents, corporations, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors.
• Provide assistance with oversight of an operational budget for community outreach events and initiatives.
• Create event planning timelines, checklists and post-event analysis reports; create various documents including pamphlets and/or posters.
• C reate and produce video content to engage outreach efforts.
• Represent the organization at both internal and external meetings.
• Coordinate organizational representation at County events and other community-based events.
• Communicate pre-event instructions with vendors, volunteers, assigned staff, and event hosts.
• Ensure day-of-event details are addressed, including delivery of materials, pre-event set-up, and briefing of information for all major stakeholders.
• Provide direct assistance to organizational programming for conference related events.
• Provide lead oversight and supervision to volunteers or temporary workers as needed. OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
OPTION II
Experience: At least four years of working in non-profit, external relations, development, events management, marketing, and/or communications.
REQUIRED:
- Three years of communications experience in the public sector
- Adobe Premiere Pro and Microsoft PowerPoint experience
- A social media campaign you have created or managed
- A post or graphic that engaged the community
- A short video or reel related to public sector outreach
- Any report or analytics showcasing the impact of your social media efforts
- MUST include a sample PowerPoint presentation
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Event planning methods and principles; office-related software; County services.
Ability to: Plan and organize events; assist and support the Department Public Information Officer and/or Registrar of Voters; work within event timelines and budgets; analyze post-event information and data; must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; create strong presentations; multi-task; work both independently and as part of a team; have excellent customer service skills.Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required as the candidate will be traveling to events.
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of ROV may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
For questions regarding this recruitment For specific questions regarding this position, contact Genesis Ochoategui at gochoategui@rivco.org.
