Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento.

• This position provides hybrid telework opportunities. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees are required to be in alignment with the Governor's Executive Order N-22-25.

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager II (Integrated Communications Manager), and in close coordination with the Creative Services Manager (Staff Services Manager I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst serves as the California Department of Aging’s (CDA) Multimedia Content & Design Coordinator. The incumbent independently leads and independently manages the planning, development, and execution of high-quality visual and written content to support CDA’s public education efforts, stakeholder engagement, and cross-departmental initiatives. The position plays a central role in ensuring content reflects brand and messaging strategy, aligns with accessibility standards, and resonates with diverse audiences. This role supports both routine and high-profile projects and contributes to the professional creative identity of the department.

This position is willing to consider hiring at the Staff Services Analyst level.

Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package. To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, resume, cover letter, and Statement of Qualifications (SQQ). (if applicable)

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state applicati on.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process (). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at Careers@aging.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person .\

Up to 5% travel may be required within the state of California.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the  . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in graphic design and layout skills , with experience producing visual content for both print and digital formats (e.g., infographics, social posts, presentations, fact sheets).
• Knowlege and experience of industry-standard design and multimedia tools , including Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign), Canva, and video editing or motion graphics platforms.)
• Experience in photography , including photo editing and retouching for digital use, with an understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Experience developing social media content that aligns with strategic messaging, branding, and accessibility standards, particularly for public education or outreach campaigns.
• Experience managing content production timelines and deliverablesE , including the ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion standards , including Section 508/WCAG and best practices for ADA-compliant design and plain language content.
• Experience supporting webinars, town halls, or live/virtual events , including developing slide presentations, running tech logistics (screen sharing, recordings), and creating post-event content.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the  page on the CalHR website.  

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKIN G and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

Statement of Qualifications and Instructions

The Statement of Qualifications’ (SOQ) purpose is to introduce questions that require a narrative response on how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may wish to watch the following video:  Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

All applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that clearly and concisely addresses the questions below. The SOQ should be no more than two pages , typed in 12-point font. Responses should demonstrate your ability to communicate clearly, organize information, and, where applicable, apply analytical thinking to your work.

Please respond to the following:

1. Multimedia and Graphic Design Experience Describe your experience producing visual and multimedia content—including graphic design, video production, or motion graphics. What tools do you use, and how have you ensured your materials are aligned with brand, accessibility, or messaging standards? Please submit a link to your portfolio or demo reel.

2. Content Development and Campaign Execution Provide an example of a communications project or campaign you contributed to. What was your role in shaping the content or visual approach? How did your work help meet audience needs or strategic goals?

3. Project Management and Collaboration Share how you manage creative timelines and collaborate with others (e.g., program staff, leadership, translators, or external partners). How do you ensure that deliverables are on time, on brand, and accessible?

4. Data-Driven and Inclusive Communication Explain how you’ve used analytics, user feedback, or SEO insights to inform your content or design choices. How do you approach creating inclusive materials for diverse audiences?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678).  Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.  Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications.  Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.

• Other -

  Cover Letter: In addition to the STD. 678 and resume, please submit a Cover Letter.  In your Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must be one page, typed, single-spaced, in Arial 12-point font.
  

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