Marketing Specialist Associate

Orange County Transportation Authority; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Transportation Authority seeks a Marketing Specialist Associate to support marketing and public outreach programs across Orange County. This entry-level role handles campaigns, events, social media, and communications for diverse audiences.

The position is non-exempt with salary grade 170; starting pay aligns with min–mid–max hourly range and qualifications. Open until a candidate is selected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent.
• Related marketing, communications, or public outreach experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze information, maintain accurate data, and communicate findings.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Orange County demographics and transportation issues is desirable.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours and attend community events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing campaigns using advertising, events, email, social media.
• Develop and distribute marketing materials and outreach collateral.
• Support community meetings, workshops, and outreach events.
• Coordinate event logistics, staffing, and site requirements.
• Monitor website and social media content for accuracy.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback and prepare reports.
• Write, proofread, and edit public information and marketing content.
• Conduct outreach to businesses and community organizations.
• Track communication metrics, maintain databases, and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and partners.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or related field

Job description

Marketing Specialist Associate

Under direct supervision, supports marketing and public outreach programs designed to increase awareness and use of OCTA projects, programs, and services. This entry-level role assists with marketing campaigns, community engagement, events, social media, and communications targeting diverse audiences throughout Orange County.

This is a non-exempt position in salary grade 170: Min – $34.61 | Mid – $41.12| Max – $47.62/hour. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with marketing and public awareness campaigns using advertising, events, email, social media, and promotions
• Develop and distribute marketing materials and public outreach collateral
• Support community meetings, workshops, focus groups, and outreach events
• Coordinate event logistics, staffing, materials, and site requirements
• Monitor website and social media content for accuracy and relevance
• Gather and analyze customer and public feedback and prepare reports
• Write, proofread, and edit public information and marketing content
• Conduct outreach to businesses and community organizations and help develop partnerships
• Track communication metrics, maintain databases, and prepare reports and presentations
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and community partners

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Related marketing, communications, or public outreach experience preferred
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze information, maintain accurate data, and communicate findings
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Orange County demographics and transportation issues is desirable
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours and attend community events

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Gain hands‑on experience across marketing, communications, and community outreach
• Help connect Orange County communities with important transportation programs and services
• Work on a variety of campaigns, events, and public-facing initiatives
• Build relationships with businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders throughout Orange County

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.