Public Affairs Representative II

At The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we're not just delivering water - we're sustaining life for over 19 million people. Behind every drop is a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and connectors who make it all possible.

There is currently 1 one opening for Public Affairs Representative II located at Headquarters (Adjacent to Union Station).

This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List for the following location:

1. Headquarters (Adjacent to Union Station)

Note: The current position being filled is focused on social media, however the eligibility list is being generated for opportunities that may include outreach.

This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position.

As a Public Affairs Representative II, you will support Metropolitan's integrated communications and outreach program through the development of strategic and engaging content across social media, advertising, and web platforms. This position plays a key role in creating and curating digital materials that promote awareness and understanding of Metropolitan's mission, programs, and water management initiatives in Southern California's diverse communities.

What You'll Do

* Assist in creating, curating, planning and producing multimedia content for use in social media, advertising and on Metropolitan websites.
* Ensure all digital content complies with branding guidelines, accessibility standards, and public agency requirements.
* Utilize creativity and attention to detail skills to present information and plan content strategies.
* Turn complex technical topics into clear, compelling public messages.
* Track content performance and analytics to support continuous improvement.
* Coordinate with member agencies and partner organizations to align messaging.
* Contribute to campaign development and creative direction as needed.
* Collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, photographers, and subject matter experts to produce written, visual, and multimedia content.
* Track emerging digital trends and recommend new tools or approaches to improve engagement with diverse audiences.

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, and every other Friday 8 hours per day.

Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Public Affairs Representative II

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years relevant experience of which two years of experience must have been at the Public Affairs Representative I level; or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years relevant experience of which two years of experience must have been at the Public Affairs Representative I level.

Relevant Experience is defined as: experience with creating and publishing original content across multiple social media platforms including planning and executing social media content from concept to publication and utilizing analytics to evaluate performance.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

CLOSING
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
* Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
* Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
* Tuition reimbursement
* Training and advancement opportunities
* Excellent working environment
* Public transportation reimbursements

* Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

* On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).