Office Assistant for Volunteer Engagement Program - PTS - City of Santa Clarita, CA

The City of Santa Clarita is recruiting for a part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) Volunteer Engagement Office Assistant in the Arts and Events division of the Economic Development department. Under the direction of the Volunteer Engagement Supervisor, this position will assist in administering, promoting, and marketing the Volunteer Engagement Program. Additionally, this position will assist with the recruitment and processing of volunteers, data entry and record-keeping, and the coordination and promotion of volunteer activities, events, and projects. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated individual with strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and social media skills. APPROXIMATE DAYS/HOURS: • 3-4 days per week • 3-4 hours per day (12-16 hours per week) • Schedule is flexible (days/hours vary and could include some evenings and weekends in addition to the regular work schedule) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Tracks and records volunteer hours in Samaritan software and keeps appropriate records of volunteers • Assists staff with recruiting and reaching out to volunteers through email, phone, and other means • Helps coordinate volunteer opportunities with other departments/divisions • Regularly updates the SantaClaritaVolunteers.com website using WordPress program and updates website calendar using Localist software • Prepares weekly volunteer listings on website and social media • Helps identify opportunities that will promote growth on social media sites • Contributes to, and regularly updates, social media sites, such as Facebook, X, and Instagram • Photographs, develops content, and promotes ideas for social media posts, news articles, and volunteer-related events and projects • Monitors social media outlets on a daily basis and posts/responds accordingly • Establishes positive working relationships with volunteers, other City staff, and local agencies and groups to connect volunteers with the appropriate volunteer opportunities • Researches volunteer opportunities in the community • Conducts outreach to local nonprofits, clubs, and organizations • Assists with events and projects as needed • Assists with data entry and clerical tasks • Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies • Performs other duties, as assigned by Volunteer Engagement Supervisor