Events Specialist (Part-Time, Mandarin Speaking)

Arellano Associates • Chino Hills, CA

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About The Position

Arellano Associates (AA) is a professional community outreach firm specializing in transportation, clean energy, and water. The Events Specialist is a temporary, part-time role on AA’s Events Team, providing support at community events on a project-by-project, as-needed basis. Training is provided in advance. The role offers experience with the projects team and the opportunity to seek additional opportunities with the company. It may suit current college students and working professionals.

Events Specialists staff community events such as fairs, festivals, information booths, pop-up events, and survey efforts. They present project information, invite community input, answer questions, and encourage participation in engagement activities. The role requires strong communication skills, a welcoming and professional presence, and availability for events during workday, evening, and weekend hours.

Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of experience in public outreach, marketing, communications, public relations, government relations, planning, public policy, or a related discipline; prior experience is a plus but not required.
• Verbal fluency in both English and Mandarin.
• Availability to attend public meetings and events during workday, evening, and weekend hours.
• Genuine interest in making an impact on local communities, along with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for community engagement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Learning agility, openness to feedback, curiosity, and willingness to ask clarifying questions.
• Ownership, follow-through, attention to detail, and willingness to raise issues promptly.
• Ability to collaborate and support teammates.
• Professionalism, punctuality, preparedness, and maturity when handling mistakes.

Nice To Haves

• Written Mandarin.
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Communications, Urban Planning, Design, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Staff community events, fairs, and festivals; present project information and solicit input through surveys or other activities.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming presence at project booths to encourage community interaction.
• Share details about projects and programs and respond to questions and concerns.
• Encourage survey participation via iPads or other mechanisms.
• Conduct engagement activities, including simple games, operating prize wheels, and distributing project flyers.
• Check in with the Events Team lead on a bi-annual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed