What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media/Communications Assistant (20733930) position at CITY OF FOSTER CITY?
Do you have a passion for communications and are you well versed in everything social media? We are looking for a Social Media and Communications Assistant who will support Foster City’s Communications Team and play an essential role in the City’s outreach and public engagement program. Social awareness and political astuteness are essential as you develop content for multiple social media accounts and outreach materials; and you’re a strong writer and sharp proofreader that pays close attention to detail. You have experience staying on top of communications trends, using analytics tools to create reports and provide recommendations, and have design skills to create digital graphics.
Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with exceptional coworkers who produce outstanding videos, newsletters, marketing materials and community engagement/outreach plans with opportunities to work with all departments in the City!
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:
Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent; coursework in social media, communications, and journalism is highly desirable, but not required.
Experience : No experience is necessary; one (1) year of paid or documented volunteer experience in an office environment is highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Ability to move boxes, tables and chairs, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Social Media/Communications Assistant" below.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.
The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 80%) and a written exercise (weighted 20%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.
The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Communications/City Clerk department will make the hiring decision.
Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change) :
Oral Panel Interview: Week of June 15 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: Week of June 22 (exact date TBD)
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Job PDF:
https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster City Social Media Communications Assistant Flyer.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2026 at 5pm
Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with exceptional coworkers who produce outstanding videos, newsletters, marketing materials and community engagement/outreach plans with opportunities to work with all departments in the City!
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:
Education : Graduation from high school or equivalent; coursework in social media, communications, and journalism is highly desirable, but not required.
Experience : No experience is necessary; one (1) year of paid or documented volunteer experience in an office environment is highly desirable.
Special Requirements
Ability to move boxes, tables and chairs, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
To review the full job announcement click on the "Foster City Social Media/Communications Assistant" below.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.
The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview (weighted 80%) and a written exercise (weighted 20%). An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.
The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Communications/City Clerk department will make the hiring decision.
Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change) :
Oral Panel Interview: Week of June 15 (exact date TBD)
Department Interview: Week of June 22 (exact date TBD)
Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 5:00pm on the date stated in the job announcement; however, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Job PDF:
https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Foster City Social Media Communications Assistant Flyer.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2026 at 5pm