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 position on AA’s Events Team. Specialists are contacted on a project-by-project basis to support community events, including information booths at festivals, pop-up events, and survey efforts. Training is provided in advance, and work is performed as needed. The role offers an opportunity to gain experience with the projects team and pursue additional opportunities with the company. It may suit current college students and working professionals.

The position requires excellent communication skills and verbal fluency in English and Mandarin. Specialists engage community members, share project information, solicit input, encourage survey participation, and help create a friendly and welcoming presence at project booths.

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.
• Learning agility, including receptiveness to feedback, curiosity about new technologies, and willingness to ask questions and take on unfamiliar work.
• Ownership and follow-through, including speaking up early when issues arise and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support teammates.
• Professionalism, punctuality, preparation, and mature handling of mistakes.

Nice To Haves

• Written Mandarin is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required, 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, solicit community input through surveys or other activities, and share details about project initiatives and services.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming presence at project booths to encourage interaction with the community.
• Share information about projects and programs and respond to questions and concerns.
• Encourage participation in surveys using iPads or other mechanisms.
• Conduct engagement activities, including simple games, prize wheels, and project flyer distribution.
• 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