The San Bernardino County Communications Team is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented County Marketing Specialist to assist with a variety of marketing support such as event planning, graphic editing and design, website content, and assisting with project development and implementation. The position may assist in the development and monitoring of event and outreach budgets; assist with the concept and copy of brochures, fliers, posters, ads and other media; collaborate with various county department staff on department updates and content as needed; assist with programsand campaigns, take photographs and video, as well as write and distribute news releases and other materials. Official Job Title: Marketing Specialist For more detailed information, please refer to the Marketing Specialist job description Key Responsibilities:
The County and the County Administrative Office San Bernardino County is a dynamic charter county governed by a full time, five-member Board of Supervisors. The County Administrative Office (CAO) is responsible for providing direction to County departments and ensuring their vigorous pursuit of Board goals and objectives and implementation of Board-approved programs in an effective and efficient manner. Additionally, the CAO ensures that departmental staff provides the Board of Supervisors with timely and accurate information and their best professional advice on policies and programs. San Bernardino County strives to provide its employees work life balance, where in addition to excellent career opportunities, a supportive work environment, and lucrative benefits and compensation, they are able to enjoy all our County has to offer. To learn more about our County and our Vision for it, go to: www.sbcounty.gov/CAO EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Benefits by Occupational Unit: Administrative Services Employee Benefits County MOU: General Unit CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Work Schedule: May be required to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays for special events as needed. 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.
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level coursework in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business/Public Administration or closely related field. Note: A list of coursework or transcripts must be submitted with the application, if the applicant does not possess at least an Associate degree in one of the fields listed above; unofficial legible copies of transcripts are acceptable. -AND- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time marketing work experience planning events/outreach activities, or maintaining an organization's websites and social media or managing marketing campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business/Public Administration or closely related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including use of proper grammar and ability to edit others' written materials and experience working in a government/public sector setting are desirable.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (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 (Download PDF) within one week of the 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.
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