Public Information Specialist - Job #322

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision

Receives general supervision from the Public Information Supervisor. 

The Position and Job Summary

The Public Information Specialist coordinates social media activity, facilitates outreach and promotional efforts, assists in web site maintenance and development, develops print and electronic media, assists in tracking and monitoring of legislative activities and other agency activities and projects as needed.

• Coordinates social media activity and assists in developing, implementing, and managing our social media strategy.
• Assists in developing, coordinating, and conducting outreach, public awareness marketing, and promotional efforts.
• Web site maintenance and development.
• Develops print and electronic media, design and create flyers, posters, reports, and other communication pieces as needed.
• Facilitates various events including event publicity, coordination of supplies and materials, and deploying and/or operating audio-visual equipment.
• Assists in tracking and monitoring legislative activity.
• Other projects as assigned. 

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Knowledge:   

• Experience in Canva, Social Media; Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
• Web site maintenance, design, and multimedia development
• Experience designing flyers, brochures, reports, and forms
• Outreach and special event coordination

Qualifications & Skills:        

• 1 to 3 years working in a variety of social media platforms 
• 1 to 3 years of web site maintenance experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently under pressure of multiple deadlines and by prioritizing multiple work responsibilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite 
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one to three years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and three to five years of experience. 

 This position requires the use of a personal vehicle while conducting business and must possess a valid (Class C) California driver’s license. Travel to Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys will be required.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• English 
• Spanish helpful, not required. 

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Consumer Services Managers have the opportunity to work with the senior-leadership team and acquire new leadership skills. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging. 

This position is non-exempt. Regular Salary: $28.91 ‑ $31.91 per hour. 

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.