Community Affairs Technician - Part Time PERS

Overview

The Animal Services Department is seeking a dynamic, creative, and compassionate Community Affairs Technician to join our team! Our mission is to create PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations.

We also play an important role in assisting the public with their animal‑related concerns. When you join TeamRC, you can expect to be working in a fast‑paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in our community.

You will make a difference! The Animal Center’s new Community Affairs Technician will manage the Animal Center’s website, social media accounts, develop marketing and program material, and create engaging stories and content to help support animal adoptions and community programs.

• Comfortable working around animals.
• Passion for video editing, graphic design, and social media content creation.
• Loves to proofread and edit to ensure proper grammar.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and can manage multiple projects.
• Think outside the box to discover new ways to tell a story, promote animals for adoption, and engage the community.
• Has a good sense of humor.
• Enjoys serving the community.
• Enjoys attending and documenting off‑site events.

• Design graphics, flyers, marketing material, social media content, and newsletters.
• Lead on‑site photo and video documentation.
• Editing videos for social media platforms.
• Manage archives of digital and design files.
• Attend community outreach events to document and promote the event and Animal Services programs.
• Assist with proofreading and editing procedures and community correspondence.
• Respond to community requests for assistance and information.
• Assist with compiling and communicating data and performance metrics with the community and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the City’s Community Affairs Network.
• Ensure all Animal Center materials, messaging, and published content is consistent with the Animal Center and City’s branding standards.

Must be at least 18 years of age. Graduation from high school or equivalent. Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in graphic design, video editing, or content production. Associate degree in Marketing, Communications or related field preferred.

Proficiency with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva), video editing tools, and social media platforms, including management and content scheduling, with knowledge of applicable laws. Strong understanding of branding and communication standards, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. Skilled in operating modern office equipment, including computer hardware and specialized desktop publishing and graphics programs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including customers, community groups, supervision, management, and the general public;

and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

• Final date to receive applications:
  Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• Application Screening completed by:
  Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• Tentative 1st Panel Interview:
  Wednesday, March 25, 2026
• All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

All applicants are required to apply online yofrc.us. This position will close on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until a mutual interest has been established.
• Provide proof of a valid California driver’s license and be insurable.
• Degree Verification.
• Pass a pre‑employment…