Cannabis Public Information Assistant Jobs

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Interdepartmental Transfer Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER
CA1598-T

VACANCY INFORMATION:
Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
320 W. Temple St. Ground Floor
Los Angeles CA, 90012

WHO WE ARE:
The County of Los Angeles (County) is the largest employer in Southern California with more than 110,000 employees across 37 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. With a population of over 10 million residents, we serve the needs of 88 municipalities that lie within our boundaries
WHAT WE DO:
At the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), we are committed to fostering a fair and dynamic marketplace and enhancing the economic wellbeing of our communities. The Department is the only local freestanding Consumer Protection agency in the State and our resources and areas of assistance have significantly expanded since its establishment in 1975. Our work strives to improve the lives of all consumers, tenants, homeowners, immigrants, and workers. Today, we provide a diverse range of services to the residents of Los Angeles County, including investigating and assisting with consumer complaints, real estate fraud, identity theft, and elder financial abuse. DCBA strives to keep people housed and mitigate displacements through our rent stabilization and tenant protections programs and our foreclosure prevention services. DCBA works to expand access to justice and ensure residents understand their rights under the law, protect those rights, and obtain a fair outcome through our programs that include Small Claims Advisor, dispute resolution and mediation programs, immigration legal services, eviction prevention program, and through our Self- Help Legal Centers. DCBA also oversees the County’s cannabis regulatory framework and is committed to ensuring and equitable, sustainable, and safe marketplace. In addition, we drive initiatives that protect workers from exploitation and human trafficking and provide access to services for vulnerable communities including low to moderate income families, foster youth, and immigrant communities.
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs prides itself in providing extraordinary service and ensuring equitable access to our programs and resources for all residents of Los Angeles County.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Public Information Associate in our Public Information Office.

Essential Job Functions

Under the direction of the Public Information Officer, you will disseminate accurate and timely information to the public through various forms of communication media regarding the services, programs, functions and special activities of the department. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

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  Develop and maintain digital media content (e.g., posts, graphics, videos, etc.) and social media campaigns across the department's various platforms.
• Serve as a media coordinator with representatives of television stations, newspapers, and magazines in the development of special features and projects.
• Research new and emerging media for possible use in outreach and public communication.
• Produce public information materials such as display advertising, brochures, flyers, direct mail materials, web sites, and social media content using a variety of graphics, desktop and mobile device publishing software, programming languages, and social media tools to develop or modify materials.
• Speak before various organizations and special interest groups on departmental services, functions, or special activities.
• Participate in special events, gather information, and act as departmental representative to the news media and various social media platforms.

Requirements

This transfer opportunity is restricted to permanent County of Los Angeles employees who have successfully completed their probationary period and currently hold the payroll title of Public Information Assistant (Item No. 1598).
Desirable Qualifications:

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  Experience using graphic design programs and video editing programs.
• Experience creating and managing social media campaigns on multiple platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat)
• Experience capturing photos and videos and using such context to promote information about an organization using social media, marketing, and other outreach campaigns

Additional Information

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and letter of interest by June 17, 2022. The most qualified employees will be contacted for an interview.

Submit documents via email to:
DCBA Human Resources
[email protected]
Department Contact Name: Erika Barcena, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone:
(213) 712-5505
Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213)712-5505
Teletype Phone Number: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone Number: (800) 897- 0077

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