Career Opportunity
0891-Mayoral Staff XI
Recruitment: RTF0121265-01122102
Published: June 16, 2022
Accepting applications until: June 16, 2022
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Job class: 0891-Mayoral Staff XI
Salary range: $116,376.00 - $141,570.00
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
About:
- Full-time- will require night and weekend availability on an as-needed basis
- Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX)
- Salary Range- $97,942-$119,106
Role description
The subject position is assigned to the Mayor’s Office of Communications and reports to the Communications Director and Press Secretary.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Working with a broad coalition of community stakeholders and City departments to identify, organize, promote and execute events and announcements as related to the Mayor’s policy priorities;
- Serving as a liaison between the San Francisco community and the Mayor’s Office to report community concerns, issues and priorities and promote the effective development, implementation and recommendation of policy changes where necessary; and other duties as assigned.
- Advancing and staffing the Mayor at community and press events;
- Managing the Mayor’s involvement in events for signature policies and initiatives;
- Coordinating the Mayor’s annual cultural heritage celebration events, including identifying and securing various performers, speakers, and honorees in conjunction with community leaders;
- Preparing background briefing documents for community events and programs for the Mayor’s review in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Public Policy and Finance;
- Supporting the Press Secretary with drafting and editing of content such as press releases, key messaging points, and website and social media copy;
- Supporting the Mayor’s administrative staff with drafting and editing of content such as press releases, outreach letters, constituent responses, proclamations, and certificates of honor;
- Other duties as assigned.
How to qualify
Qualifications-
1. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public relations, journalism, English, mass communications, public administration, public policy or a closely related field;
AND
2. Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable full time professional experience in a communications field (editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations, social media, digital engagement).
Desirable Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in public policy, political science, public or business administration. Familiarity with San Francisco and/or local resident. Strong interpersonal skills; strong communication skills both written and verbal; ability to work well under pressure and with a variety of individuals, including elected officials, department heads, legislative staff, community groups and representatives; computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple assignments from different projects.
Please attach a cover letter and resume.
What else should I know?
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The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.