Public Affairs Representative

Company: Volt
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

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Position: Public Affairs Representative
Location: Escondido, CA
Type: Full-Time

Volt is immediately hiring a Public Affairs Representative for a leading public agency in Escondido, CA. This is a full-time opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values communication, creativity, and community impact.

As a Public Affairs Representative, you will:

Create compelling visual assets (infographics, brochures, fact sheets, digital/print ads, presentations).
Design engaging video content using platforms like Canva, After Effects, or Premiere Pro for YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms.
Develop layouts and artwork using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, XD, Illustrator).
Maintain consistent brand identity across all materials.
Support one or more of the following specialized areas:Government Relations
Community Relations & Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Outreach
Media Relations
Website & Social Media Management
Graphic Services


Responsibilities Include:

Writing reports and delivering presentations (including PowerPoint).
Acting as a liaison between the Water Authority and public officials, business/community leaders, and the media.
Conducting outreach with stakeholders impacted by Water Authority projects.
Analyzing legislation and helping develop organizational positions.
Managing vendor contracts and special events.
Overseeing website updates and digital content creation.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressive professional experience in one or more public affairs areas (government relations, media, outreach, digital media, or graphics).

Ideal Candidate Will Have Knowledge Of:

Public affairs strategies across multiple disciplines
Journalistic writing, editing, proofreading
Graphic design, layout, and production
Web and social media management (including analytics)
Government and community relations
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and other relevant tools

Requirements:

Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and visual
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
California Driver's License and insurability under company policy



Pay Rate: $42.00 - 56.00 per hour



*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.





Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).



Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.



Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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