About us

Kern County Family Magazine is a small business in Bakersfield, CA. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Kern County Family Magazine is a comprehensive media company that meets parents where they are searching for information. Both print and digital content is highly anticipated among Kern County Family Magazine readers, and our award-winning content is read by more than 120,000 families every month. Free copies of Kern County Family Magazine are distributed primarily in Bakersfield. Distribution spots include all metro libraries, grocery stores (Lassen’s and Grocery Outlet), and public and private schools. Kern County Family Magazine is a vehicle that connects you with a fantastic set of Bakersfield-area parents, advertising and resources, who are deeply engaged with our products—magazine, website, e-newsletters, social media, contests, etc.—because the subjects we talk about (their children, their family) are their highest priority. Our readers often tell us how much they LOVE Kern County Family Magazine and how much we’ve helped their family have fun and find needed resources so when you connect your brand to ours, the readers immediately connect with your business in a very positive way..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support and assist in the day-to-day operations of the office and magazine production.

**Responsibilities:**

- Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently

-Meet required deadlines

- Manage calendars and schedule appointments

- Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and courtesy

- Assist in front desk duties as needed

- Provide general office support including filing, copying, and organizing documents

- Utilize Google Suite for various office tasks

- Knowledge of local area buinesses and resources.

- Proofread documents for errors and inconsistencies

- Coordinate meetings using Outlook Calendar

- Create and upload social media to business platforms

- Design social media and marketing materials

-Analyze social media data and prepare reports

**Skills:**

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

-Ability to arrive on time to daily work location.

-Have reliable transportation

- Proficient in data entry tasks

- Strong calendar management abilities and proofreading skills

- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills

- Typing proficiency with accuracy

- Familiarity with front desk operations

- Knowledge of general office procedures

- Experience using Google Suite for business purposes

- Experience using Canva or other graphic design software

- Ability to create and operate spreadsheet applications

- Attention to detail for proofreading tasks

- Proficiency in managing schedules using Outlook or Google Calendar

- Profieciency in Microsoft computer operations

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA 93309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person