City of Lancaster · 17 hours ago
Technical Assistant - Economic Development
Lancaster, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.26/hr - $25.77/hrThe City of Lancaster is seeking a Technical Assistant for the Economic Development Division within the City Manager's Office. This role focuses on providing administrative and technical support for economic development projects, community engagement, and business outreach initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide the public with information regarding Economic Development projects and programs, including counter service, answering phones, and responding to e-mails
Perform support functions for Economic Development projects and programs, such as small business assistance and outreach; shop local campaigns; business attraction and retention efforts; workforce development initiatives; and marketing for these programs
Conduct research for new and existing projects in the Economic Development division to help determine best practices
Serve as a key liaison to local business owners and community stakeholders, maintaining positive and professional working relationships
Assist with planning, preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, and attending public meetings and community-facing events
Create and manage content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, including the development of reels and promotional media
Support outreach efforts designed to strengthen connections between the City and local businesses
Prepare written content for various communication platforms, including the City’s Outlook Magazine, newsletters distributed through Constant Contact, and social media
Schedule meetings and provide calendar support for senior staff, including travel arrangements
Process invoices and assist with basic budget administration for the Economic Development division. Perform clerical duties including typing, proofreading, editing, formatting, copying, and distributing a variety of documents from rough draft or verbal instruction
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing inter-office and U.S. Mail
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with City staff and members of the public
Qualification
Required
Organization and time-management skills
Experience with social media platforms, digital outreach, and content creation, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Constant Contact, and Canva
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with staff, stakeholders, and the public
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
Preferred
Completed coursework in areas of study such as Liberal Arts, Business, Public Affairs, Economic Development, and Real Estate is desirable
Company
City of Lancaster
City of Lancaster is a municipal government that provides administrative services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-09-12
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