Events Assistant - PSE

Events Assistant - PSE

Salary

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Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Temporary or Extra-Help

Job Number

26-CAOCOMMSPSE-01

Department

County Administrative Office

Division

13700-Communication Group

Opening Date

08/29/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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The Job

Join our Events team and earn $25 per hour!

The County Administrative Office, Communications Group is recruiting for an Events Assistant - Public Service Employee (PSE). The incumbent will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Countywide events, meetings, ceremonies, conferences, and community outreach activities, along with related administrative and guest-service functions.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with planning and preparing Countywide events, meetings, ceremonies, conferences, and community outreach activities; maintain event timelines, planning documents, task lists, deadlines, and event files.
• Assist with data entry, attendance tracking, surveys, event reports, spreadsheets, presentation, correspondence, meeting materials, meetings notes, proofreading, and general office support.
• Gather quotes for items to purchase, secure rentals, and assist with vendor coordination, event rentals, supply inventory, deliveries, and organization of event materials.
• Assist with preparation for and logistics support during events, including venue research, meeting preparation, setup, event operations, breakdown, equipment, supplies, signage, registration materials, and seating arrangements.
• Assist with maintaining the event equipment inventory for County events and help organize equipment and supplies for transport and use.
• Greet attendees and provide customer service; assist staff, volunteers, vendors, speakers, VIPs, and guests as directed.
• Assist with event registration, RSVP tracking, name badges, guest lists, seating charts, and speaker/VIP/guest logistics under staff direction.
• Drive County vehicles, including vans and small trucks, to transport event equipment and supplies.
• Participate in post-event debriefs and assist with recordkeeping and preparation of materials for future events.
• Other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which includes fingerprints and a medical exam.

Travel: A valid California Class C driver license is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. This position may also be required to drive County vehicles, including vans and small trucks, to transport event equipment and supplies.

Working Conditions: Working outdoors and lifting up to 40 (forty) pounds may be required occasionally to support event operations.

Work Schedule: Schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 40 (forty) hours per week; hours may vary depending upon business needs.

Public Service Employee (PSE): Public Service Employees are considered at-will, temporary positions. PSEs do not gain regular status and assignments will not exceed twelve (12) months.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the options listed below.

OPTION 1

Education:

Associates degree from an accredited college in public or business administration, public relations, hospitality and events management, recreation administration, marketing, communications, or other relevant field.OPTION 2Experience:Three (3) years of event planning, coordination, or event operations experience.DESIRABLE SKILLS

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Event planning/logistics, customer service, registration and guest support, and inventory coordination.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exemplary organizational and time management skills

• Impeccable written and verbal communication

• High customer service focus with competence in computer usage, phone etiquette, and interpersonal relations

• Strong work ethic and thrive in a team oriented environment.

Experience supporting events, meetings, ceremonies, conferences, or community outreach activities is highly desired.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

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:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 11, 2026.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.

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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT

Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Education/Experience: Check the option under which you are applying and meet the requirements.

• Option 1: Associates degree from an accredited college in public or business administration, public relations, hospitality and events management, recreation administration, marketing, communications, or other relevant field.
• Option 2: Three (3) years of event planning, coordination, or event operations experience.
• None of the above

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Qualifying Education/Employer: Provide the name of your degree title or employer where you gained your qualifying education/experience indicated above. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in the Work History section of your application.

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Events Experience: Describe in detail your experience supporting events, including event planning, logistics, registration, guest services, vendor coordination, setup/breakdown, and post-event activities. Include your specific duties & responsibilities, as well as the employer, job title, and dates of employment. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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