South Orange County Community College District

Project Specialist

Short-Term Temporary (non-teaching)

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu

Summary Description:

The Project Specialist (SC – FKCE Outreach) will be responsible for executing targeted outreach and engagement strategies to promote the FKCE program to resource ( foster and kinship parents) in Orange County. These strategies will include: regular social media outreach, attending networking meetings, assisting with special events and other duties as assigned.

The District’s goal as an academic community is to sustain a working environment that is welcoming to all, fosters and celebrates diversity, and promotes and rewards excellence. An exemplary academic community promotes an inclusive environment that best prepares our faculty, staff and students to live, work, and contribute to a global society.

This position is a short-term, temporary, Non-Bargaining Unit assignment, not to exceed 160 days during each fiscal year. The assignment is on an as needed basis, and may be shortened or extended.

You will be contacted should the hiring department/division be interested in scheduling an interview with you to discuss your qualifications and skills. Please do not call the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. The most current status of all applications will be available for you to view on our website.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:    

The Project Specialist will: 

• Identify and create opportunities to build awareness of the FKCE program to the foster/kinship community. 

• Be responsible to create messages and designs via social media to promote upcoming events and/or programs to resource parents and key stakeholders.

• Assist with special events. 

• Attend various meetings throughout Orange County. 

• Work closely with program staff to determine potential audiences and best approaches.

• Position may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the foster care system in Orange County 

• Two or three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, public relations, and community relations 

• Superior writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Excel 

• Familiarity with Constant Contact and other social media platforms 

• The ability to attend various meeting and activities throughout the county

• Ability to cultivate and maintain community relationships

• Spanish Language preferred

To Apply:

Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.  

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.  

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