INFORMATION OFFICER II

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

CalPERS pension

Job summary

Del Mar Fairgrounds in California is seeking an Information Officer II to lead marketing communications as a generalist, content curator, and PR lead. You will develop and coordinate integrated campaigns, maintain an editorial calendar and brand voice across web, email, social, print, and on-site channels, and serve as an official spokesperson.

The role involves directing media relations, translating district information for the public, media, employees, partners, and stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Three years experience in communications, public relations, marketing, public information, or a related role.
• Experience writing and editing a variety of public-facing communications.
• Experience with media relations activities and coordinating interviews.
• Experience using CMS, social schedulers, email publishing, analytics and other digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Marketing communications generalist, content curator, and PR lead.
• Develop and coordinate integrated campaigns and maintain editorial calendar and brand voice.
• Direct media relations and act as official spokesperson when assigned.
• Translate district information into clear content for public, media, employees, partners.
• Provide day-to-day direction to staff and oversee seasonal public/media support during the Fair.

Skills

Content creation

Media relations

Public communications

Brand management

Editorial calendar

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

CMS

Job description

Information Officer
INFORMATION OFFICER II

$7,498.00 - $9,317.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Under the general direction of the Manager I (Marketing Director), the Information Officer II serves as the District's marketing communications generalist, content curator, and public relations lead. The incumbent develops and coordinates integrated campaigns; maintains a consistent editorial calendar and brand voice across web, email, social, print, and on-site channels; directs media relations and issues communications; and serves as an official spokesperson, as assigned. The position gathers, verifies, prioritizes, and translates information from throughout the District into clear, timely content for the public, media, employees, partners, and stakeholders. The incumbent provides day-to-day direction to administrative support staff, and oversees seasonal public/media support and Guest Services operations during the annual Fair.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with artificial light and climate control. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, push and pull file drawers, and move bank boxes up to 25 pounds. At times, work activities can involve walking and standing on foot for long periods. Work activities also require the employee to read, write, and speak English at a level required for successful job performance.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION OFFICER II

$7,498.00 - $9,317.00 As part of the State’s efforts to address ongoing budget shortfalls, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, the Personal Leave Program 2025 [PLP] will be in effect. This consists of a 3% pay reduction in base monthly salary in exchange for an accrual of 5 hours of PLP leave per month.

INFORMATION OFFICER II $7,498.00 - $9,317.00 As part of the State’s efforts to address ongoing budget shortfalls, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, the Personal Leave Program 2025 [PLP] will be in effect. This consists of a 3% pay reduction in base monthly salary in exchange for an accrual of 5 hours of PLP leave per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

WHO WE ARE

The 22nd District Agricultural Association owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds on behalf of the State of California, and is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. Fairgrounds operations are primarily funded by revenues generated by hosting events, the largest being the annual San Diego County Fair.

OUR PURPOSE

We are a timeless community treasure where all can flourish, connect, and interact through year-round exceptional experiences.

OUR MISSION

We connect our community through shared interests, diverse experiences, and service to one another in an inclusive, accessible, and safe place with an emphasis on entertainment, recreation, agriculture, and education.

OUR VISION

We will be the community’s iconic place for social interaction and cultural expression, honoring traditions, embracing innovation, celebrating excellence, and having fun.

IF NEW to State Service: Individuals new to State service must have list eligibility to gain employment with any State agency. Individuals must take and pass the Information Officer II online exam to be eligible prior to receiving a job offer.

For exam information and instructions, visit the following link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1276

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, public realtions, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public information, or a related role. Public sector or mission-driven organization experience is preferred.
• Experience writing and editing a variety of public-facing communications such as press release, website content, social media posts, articles, newsletters, talking points, speechs, or similar materials.
• Experience with medial and public relations activities, including vetting and responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, preparing talking points or spokespersons, managing issues communications, and asssisting with press events.
• Experince using common communications tools and software, such as website content management system (CMS), social media schedulers, email publishing, analystics platforms, and other digitla communications tools

There are many benefits to joining our team, we have a Comprehensive Employee's Benefits Package which includes: Health and wellness benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, etc.); Time off benefits (e.g., paid vacation, sick leave, professional development days, personal holidays, 11-paid holidays per year, etc.); Financial security benefits (e.g., California Public Employees' Retirement (CalPERS) pension upon retirement, 401(k), life insurance for excluded employees: supervisors / managers, etc.).

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://delmarfairgrounds.com

Human Resources Contact:
Brittany Stroffolino
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
22nd DAA - EEO
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, you must adhere to the following guidelines:

Responses to the Statement of Qualifications must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed below.

Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

1. Describe how your education and experience qualifies you as the best person for this job.

2. Describe an example of how you translated complex information into clear, engaging content for a particular audience. Include your role and the outcome.

3. Describe a specific experience in which you handled media relations. Explain your role, how you approach the situation, and the result.

4. Describe an integrated marketing or communications campaign or major project you coordinated that involved multiple channels, stakeholders, and deadlines. Explain how you organized the work, managed competing priorities, collaborated with others, and evaluated the effectiveness of the effort.

5. Describe your management and leadership style when directing staff or teams. Provide a specific example of how you set expectations, communicated priorities, supported staff, and addressed challenges while maintaining strong service and communication standards with internal and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.