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Technical Assistant - Economic Development
Technical Assistant - Economic DevelopmentCity of Lancaster • Lancaster, CA, US
Technical Assistant - Economic Development

Technical Assistant - Economic Development

City of Lancaster • Lancaster, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Closing Date : Wednesday February 25, 2026 or once 200 applications have been received.

Position : Technical Assistant

Department : City Manager’s Office – Economic Development Division

Salary : Range : $22.26 – $25.77 / hour

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible Part-time Position

Job Summary :

Under general supervision, provides assistance in general administrative and technical functions for the Economic Development division within the City Manager’s Office. This role’s primary focus will be on Economic Development and will also provide direct support to The BLVD Association, including business engagement, meeting coordination, and communications support.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • None

Example of Duties & Responsibilities :

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • 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 attract ion 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.
  • The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered non-exempt.

    Required Skills :

  • 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
  • Education and Experience :

  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
  • Completed coursework in areas of study such as Liberal Arts, Business, Public Affairs, Economic Development, and Real Estate is desirable.
  • Core Competencies :

  • Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
  • Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
  • Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
  • Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
  • Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
  • Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
  • Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
  • Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
  • Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  • Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
  • Guiding Principles

  • Put people first.
  • Be visionary.
  • Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
  • Be Fiscally Responsible.
  • Be Creative.
  • Always Improving.
  • Be Adaptable and Resilient.
  • Essential Physical Requirements :

  • Ascend / Descend stairs / ladders / balance (moderate)
  • Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
  • To move, transport, and position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
  • Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
  • Operate Equipment (none)
  • Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
  • Environmental Factors :

  • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
  • Interruptions (frequent)
  • Essential Cognitive Functions :

  • Analyze (continuous)
  • Computations (frequent)
  • Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
  • Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
  • Interruptions (frequent)
  • Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
  • Organize (frequent)
  • Disaster Service Worker :

    Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

    Reasonable accommodations will be made, when

    possible, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or

    participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https : / / www.dfeh.ca.gov / fair -chance-act / .

    The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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