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Job Description
Position Description
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - DISTRICT 2
The Office of the Board of Supervisors is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Board Member Assistant. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Supervisor’s vision by offering strategic perspectives on social media outreach, conducting policy analysis, performing research, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the office. The ideal candidate will excel in writing, thrive under pressure, and consistently meet critical deadlines.
This full-time position reports to District 2's designated Chief of Staff whose office is located in downtown Fresno.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Writing and Communication: Draft speeches, press releases, newsletters, briefing materials, talking points, and other communications with precision and professionalism.
- Constituent Services: Collaborate with County staff to address constituent requests and concerns from district residents.
- Policy Analysis: Review and analyze legislative and policy proposals, preparing summaries and recommendations for the Chief of Staff and the Supervisor.
- Research: Conduct thorough research on issues affecting the district and provide comprehensive reports to support informed decision-making.
- Event Support: Assist in planning and coordinating public events, town halls, and community engagement activities.
- Administrative Support: Handle scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping to ensure seamless office operations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Chief of Staff and other team members to achieve office goals and meet critical deadlines.
- Social Media Strategy: Provide input on social media outreach. Collaborate on creating engaging content and offer guidance on updates across multiple platforms to ensure messaging aligns with the office’s priorities and community engagement goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media management tools.
- Knowledge of local government operations and legislative processes is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience in providing strategic input on social media outreach, policy analysis, or related areas.
HOW TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter: dgai@fresnocountyca.gov . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :- Health Insurance
- Competitive Retirement Plan
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Annual Leave Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include:- Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
- Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
- NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.
EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :
Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Fresno County
Show moreThe city and county of Fresno are located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly dedicated to thousands of acres for agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard.
THE FRESNO COMMUNITY AND OUR GOVERNMENT
Fresno County, with a current population approaching over 917,515, is the 10th most populous county in California and is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The County of Fresno is the nation's #1 agricultural community. The County Administrative Officer heads County government while an elected Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy-making body of the County. The County employs a workforce of over 7,300 people and the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year budget is over $2.65 billion.
- Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a short trip to the Central Coast, Southern California, the Bay Area, and numerous mountains.
- Average commute time: 18 min.
- The Central Valley is host to a University California and California State University campus and several community colleges and private universities.
- Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Bass/Shaver/Millerton Lakes are perfect locations for year round recreation including camping, hiking, sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, golfing and other outdoor activities.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Fresno. A great place to live, work, and raise a family. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com for more information about our county.
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