Marketing, Media and Communications Coordinator
Salary
$80,691.12 - $109,213.55 Annually
Location
Jurupa
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-92754-01
Department
Animal Services
Division
RV Admin - General Admin
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Department of Animal Services is seeking a talented Marketing, Media and Communications Coordinator for their office in Jurupa Valley, CA.
This position will be responsible for developing campaigns and producing communication and marketing materials that promote the Department of Animal Services programs and services to both internal and external audiences. They will oversee research, planning, and marketing of media campaigns, and organizational events. Manage the creation and distribution of branding materials and touchpoints. Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to designing media for digital and physical productions; direct the technical and artistic development of multi-media presentations; monitoring and developing budgets for marketing campaigns; provide support for training and community outreach activities; manage department website and social media platforms.
Desired Qualifications:
Competitive candidates will have media communications and marketing experience in a Public Relations role for a Public Agency (Federal, State, Nonprofit or Local government). Additionally, those with experience within ADA media compliance design as well as those that are Bilingual in Spanish are highly desired and strongly encouraged to apply.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto, and Thousand Palms.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree with major coursework in communications, healthcare marketing, healthcare communications, marketing communications, advertising, or a directly related field. A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare communications or closely related field is preferred. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the specified coursework equivalent to one year of experience.)
Experience: Three years producing marketing, public relations, and/or healthcare education communications programs and campaigns, which included copywriting, production planning, directing, and editing.
OPTION II
MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree with major coursework in communications, telecommunications, broadcasting, media arts technology, instructional media technology, theatre, film and digital production, or a directly related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the specified coursework equivalent to one year of experience.)
Experience: Three years producing documentary, marketing, public relations, and/or education video or digital programs which included scriptwriting, production planning, directing, and editing. Six months of this experience must have included the marketing and distribution of video or digital productions or programs.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required. Incumbents will be required to drive to various facilities throughout the County of Riverside on a regular basis for marketing and media events.
Portfolio: As part of the application process, you are required to submit a sample of your work that demonstrates your experience in social media management, graphic design, videography, photography, and marketing.
Schedule: Incumbents may be required to participate in a mandatory on-call schedule which may include working overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends.
BOTH OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Principles of healthcare marketing, supervision and training; public health and human services programs; marketing, media and communication design techniques; production principles and techniques including advertising, sound recording, television, still and motion photography, scriptwriting, staging, lighting, and editing; developing and producing marketing, media and communications campaigns.
Ability to: Assume leadership and provide creativity in the planning and production of marketing communications campaigns or planning, and writing and directing of media or digital productions and communications; act independently in converting ideas and concepts into an effective combination of audio, digital and visual impression; develop innovative solutions to complex communications problems; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management staff, other County departments/agencies, outside organizations, and the public; evaluate the effectiveness of video and/or digital communication productions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Who May Apply:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Application Status
How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status."
Due to the nature and volume of this recruitment you may only receive correspondence if you are referred for an interview or when the event is complete.
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Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.
For Questions Regarding This Recruitment or to Submit your required Portfolio:
Contact Christopher Recinos Crecinos@rivco.org or at 951 - 955 - 9883. Please allow 1 - 3 business days for a response for your inquiry.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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What is your proficiency level in Spanish?
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in communications, healthcare marketing, healthcare communications, marketing communications, advertising, or a directly related field?
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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What is your level of knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, specifically with Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop?
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How many years of producing marketing, public relations, and/or healthcare education communications programs and campaigns, which included copywriting, production planning, directing, and editing experience do you possess?
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How many years of documentary, marketing, public relations, and/or education video or digital programs which included scriptwriting, production planning, directing, and editing experience do you possess?
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How many years of professional level work experience do you have in graphic design, photography, social media video shooting and editing, social media management, analytics evaluation, advertising, and media buying? (Include details in your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have in a Public Relations role in the Public Sector (Federal, State, or Local government)?
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How many years of full-time work experience do you possess working with various social media platforms, including creating social media content and using social media management tools? (Include details on your resume/application)
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I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree and a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)
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I acknowledge that I have attached or emailed all required work samples, as outlined in the job posting, demonstrating my experience in social media management, graphic design, videography, photography, and/ or marketing. I understand failure to provide the required portfolio may result in disqualification.
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I acknowledge and understand this position will require working early morning and/or late-night hours, daytime or evening shifts, holidays, weekends, and/or days outside of a regular schedule based on operational needs.
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com