- Salary
- $69k – $94k/yr
- Location
- San Bernardino, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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Brand and Design Review
Review and approve design and marketing collateral produced by the organization for adherence to County brand standards, design quality, and ADA compliance.
- Provide guidance and feedback to ensure all materials meet the County’s professional and visual identity standards.
Content Creation and Social Media Management
- Write, compile, and distribute information related to media requests, animal related programs or environmental health programs, and public education topics.
Manage public health program social media platforms; post engaging content promoting public health program operations, safety messaging, and community partnerships.
Monitor online discussions and identify opportunities for engagement.
Develop written content for newsletters and update the Animal Care or Environmental Health website with current information, stories, and public facing resources.
Visual Media Production
Capture high quality photo and video content in animal shelters, during field operations, at adoption events, emergency responses, and community outreach activities.
Create graphics, images, and videos tailored to animal welfare education, safety campaigns, and public messaging.
Work collaboratively with County Communications for branding and approval processes.
Campaign Development
Support campaigns such as pet adoption promotions, disaster preparedness messaging for pet owners, animal safety reminders, and outreach initiatives.
Lead media related logistics for events, including preparing press materials, and capturing event footage.
Reporting and Analytics
Track performance of multimedia content to evaluate the reach and effectiveness of public health program messaging.
Provide regular analytic reports to inform future outreach strategies.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with Environmental Health and Animal Care staff, community education staff, and communications personnel.
- Participate in field assignments as it relates to Environmental Health and Animal Care program operations.
- Ensure messaging accurately reflects operational realities, standards and community safety protocols.
*Official Title: Media Specialist II
For additional details, please refer to the Media Specialist II job description.
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- Graphic design and visual communication, including the creation, review, or approval of marketing and outreach materials for print and digital use;
- Brand management or design compliance, ensuring consistency with organizational identity and accessibility standards;
- Marketing or campaign coordination, including planning and supporting outreach initiatives or promotional programs;
- Social media strategy and management, including developing, posting, and monitoring content for a business, government agency, or organization;
- Health promotion and education, including direct community engagement and the planning, designing and dissemination of health education materials to the public;
- Public relations experience, including developing key messaging, managing media inquiries, or supporting community outreach and stakeholder communication efforts.
Qualifying experience must demonstrate strong knowledge of design principles, marketing communication practices, and the ability to maintain a consistent and professional brand presence across multiple platforms. (Posting content to personal social media accounts is not considered qualifying.)
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the following areas:
Providing creative direction or oversight of design and marketing collateral to ensure adherence to brand and ADA standards.
Developing and implementing social media strategies that enhance community engagement and align with organizational goals.
Utilizing advanced features of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, etc.) or similar professional design software.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support Countywide marketing initiatives and outreach campaigns.
Reviewing and refining visual materials to maintain consistency, quality, and professional presentation across all platforms.
Demonstrating strong understanding of visual communication, layout, typography, and brand management principles.
Presenting information verbally to audiences of varying sizes.
Capturing high resolution photographs at a variety of events.
Candidates who have ADA Compliance knowledge and training are also highly desired and encouraged to apply.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
