City of Ontario, CA
Social Media Intern
City of Ontario, CA, Ontario, CA, United States
Salary: $21.18 - $26.45 Hourly
Location : Ontario, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 112624 SocMediaInt
Department: Library
Opening Date: 01/08/2025
Closing Date: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PT
The Position
Do you love posting on social media? Are you creative, have an eye for eye-catching content and eager to make an impact in your community? The Ontario City Library has an exciting part-time opportunity for a creative, self-motivated individual with a passion for digital storytelling and interested in gaining valuable experience as a Social Media Intern. This position will gain exposure to various aspects of design within a community-centric organization and will collaborate with other staff to bring the library's online presence to life with fresh, fun and engaging visual content across multiple social media platforms for diverse library projects, events and campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge in marketing and social media, demonstrate proficiency in different social media platforms, stay up-to-date with emerging design trends, have a penchant for innovative creativity, and exhibit personal accountability and responsibility. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Ontario City Library's Mission, Vision and Values as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player"- Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service - Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way.
The Social Media Intern is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work on average 19 hours per week but no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.
The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The Community Life and Culture Agency
The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Housing Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Community Services Departments.
The Ontario City Library has been serving the public as a City department since 1894. The Ovitt Family Community Library and Lewis Family Branch contain over 315,000 items, including books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, audio books, kits and a local history collection. A wide variety of technology is available for the public including internet, several software, eBooks, and state-of-the-art technology through Lightspeed makerspace that offers access to equipment such as 3D printers and a laser cutter. The library offers a wide variety of programs and services for all ages including early literacy, Veterans Resource Center, adult literacy tutoring, workforce development training, and the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,500 full-time and 300 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City's vision for the future is very exciting and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2024 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as other links to learn more about the City.
State of the City The Ontario Plan
Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario
Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Social Media Intern assigned to the Library division include the following:
Education
Equivalent to completion of two years of college with major course work in Marketing, Videography, Communications or a closely related field.
Licenses
Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment are required.
Desirable
Interested in pursuing a career in the field of marketing, digital media, videography, or a closely related field.
Previous experience using Apple products.
Previous experience creating/editing social media content (personal, professional, or academic).
Bilingual in Spanish.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach a minimum of three (3) different samples of graphic design items you have created. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our
The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here
Employees in this classification are under the Part-Time Compensation and Benefits Profile. For a list of benefits for part-time employees please click here
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
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Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?
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Please indicate the areas in which you have experience. Check all that apply.
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Please indicate the platforms in which you have experience. Check all that apply.
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Describe your experience in creating engaging professional or personal social media content (e.g. Instagram reels, Tik Toks). Please include the applications used when creating/ editing content.
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Briefly tell us about your interest in content creation, marketing and what you hope to gain from this internship, and how it will benefit your future career goals.
Required Question
Location : Ontario, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 112624 SocMediaInt
Department: Library
Opening Date: 01/08/2025
Closing Date: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PT
The Position
Do you love posting on social media? Are you creative, have an eye for eye-catching content and eager to make an impact in your community? The Ontario City Library has an exciting part-time opportunity for a creative, self-motivated individual with a passion for digital storytelling and interested in gaining valuable experience as a Social Media Intern. This position will gain exposure to various aspects of design within a community-centric organization and will collaborate with other staff to bring the library's online presence to life with fresh, fun and engaging visual content across multiple social media platforms for diverse library projects, events and campaigns.
The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge in marketing and social media, demonstrate proficiency in different social media platforms, stay up-to-date with emerging design trends, have a penchant for innovative creativity, and exhibit personal accountability and responsibility. Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the Ontario City Library's Mission, Vision and Values as well as the qualities of a "Five Tool Player"- Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the values of the City's Approach to Public Service - Commitment to the Community, Excellence through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way.
The Social Media Intern is a paid, part-time/temporary position scheduled to work on average 19 hours per week but no more than 29 hours per week and is not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.
The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below. Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The Community Life and Culture Agency
The City of Ontario's Community Life & Culture Agency endeavors to meet the Ontario City Council goal to "encourage, provide or support enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy city programs, policies and activities." Community Life & Culture does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, services and events available through the Housing Services, Library, Museum, Arts & Culture, and Recreation & Community Services Departments.
The Ontario City Library has been serving the public as a City department since 1894. The Ovitt Family Community Library and Lewis Family Branch contain over 315,000 items, including books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, audio books, kits and a local history collection. A wide variety of technology is available for the public including internet, several software, eBooks, and state-of-the-art technology through Lightspeed makerspace that offers access to equipment such as 3D printers and a laser cutter. The library offers a wide variety of programs and services for all ages including early literacy, Veterans Resource Center, adult literacy tutoring, workforce development training, and the Robert E. Ellingwood Model Colony History Room.
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,500 full-time and 300 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
The City's vision for the future is very exciting and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2024 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as other links to learn more about the City.
State of the City The Ontario Plan
Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario
Examples of Essential Functions
The essential functions typically performed by the Social Media Intern assigned to the Library division include the following:
- Assists with developing and executing results-driven social media strategy.
- Assists in researching opportunities for new social marketing platforms and adapt processes to fit the Agency needs.
- Assists in creating engaging content for the City's social media platforms, promotional materials, and public information.
- Assists with developing and organizing community and media events, public service announcements, press releases, and other publications to promote and publicize agency functions and programs.
- Works in Adobe Creative Suite; including Illustrator, Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Premiere Pro.
- Assists with photo editing including retouching and correction, compositing, virtual imaging, etc.
- Assists members of management, professional and technical staff by performing a variety of administrative, and technical projects and assignments.
- Assists with writing, editing, designing, producing and distributing various pieces of publicity, press releases, videos, or other media for use in print, online, social media, email, direct mail, and other mediums.
- Operates personal computers, printers, and other office equipment.
- Engages with the public to promote library services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
Equivalent to completion of two years of college with major course work in Marketing, Videography, Communications or a closely related field.
Licenses
Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment are required.
Desirable
Interested in pursuing a career in the field of marketing, digital media, videography, or a closely related field.
Previous experience using Apple products.
Previous experience creating/editing social media content (personal, professional, or academic).
Bilingual in Spanish.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com, you will be prompted to create a new user account; otherwise, log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the City's online application to attach a minimum of three (3) different samples of graphic design items you have created. Failure to attach required certifications may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources/Risk Management or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our
The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here
Employees in this classification are under the Part-Time Compensation and Benefits Profile. For a list of benefits for part-time employees please click here
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
- I understand the above statement.
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Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Some College Coursework, No Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the Above
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Please indicate the areas in which you have experience. Check all that apply.
- Videography
- Digital Media
- Communications
- Marketing
- Content Creation
- Other
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Please indicate the platforms in which you have experience. Check all that apply.
- Tik Tok
- Other Social Media Platforms
- No Experience
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Describe your experience in creating engaging professional or personal social media content (e.g. Instagram reels, Tik Toks). Please include the applications used when creating/ editing content.
06
Briefly tell us about your interest in content creation, marketing and what you hope to gain from this internship, and how it will benefit your future career goals.
Required Question