Bilingual Events Coordinator (Mandarin) - Part-Time, SoCal

Arellano Associates, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Arellano Associates (AA) is seeking an Events Specialist to support community outreach in Southern California. This temporary, part-time role focuses on staffing information booths at festivals, collecting input through surveys, and sharing project details with the public.

Training is provided. Mandarin speaking ability is required, with English fluency; bilingual candidates will help engage diverse communities and gather feedback for transportation and energy projects.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in public outreach, marketing, communications, public relations, government relations, planning, public policy, or related discipline.
• Fluent in spoken English and Mandarin; written Mandarin is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Communications, Urban Planning, Design, or tech-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Staff community events, fairs, and festivals, presenting project information and soliciting input via surveys.
• Provide a friendly, welcoming presence at project booths.
• Share details about projects and programs and respond to questions.
• Encourage participation in surveying via iPads or other mechanisms.
• Conduct engagement activities including simple games and prize wheels.
• Check in with Events Team lead on a bi-annual basis.

Skills

Bilingual English Mandarin

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Arellano Associates (AA) is seeking an Events Specialist to support community outreach in Southern California. This temporary, part-time role focuses on staffing information booths at festivals, collecting input through surveys, and sharing project details with the public.

Training is provided. Mandarin speaking ability is required, with English fluency; bilingual candidates will help engage diverse communities and gather feedback for transportation and energy projects.