Development Specialist

Communications Specialist - Agency for Human Rights (9772) Use the City and County of San Francisco’s application portal. Permanent Exempt Category 18: Permanent exempt (PEX) position; appointed at the pleasure of the appointing officer and considered "at-will." This special, project-based position is limited to no more than 3 years in duration. It is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. Application Opening: July 2, 2026 Application Deadline: Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m., July 10, 2026 Compensation Range: $102,466 – $124,618 About the Agency for Human Rights: The Agency for Human Rights was established in 2025 by Mayor Daniel Lurie to advance the civil rights and human dignity of all people in San Francisco. Bringing together City departments and specialized offices under a unified structure, the Agency coordinates a citywide approach to equity and inclusion. It includes the Human Rights Commission, Department on the Status of Women, Office of Transgender Initiatives, Office of Racial Equity, and Civil Rights Division, among others. Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Communications Director, the Communications Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates public education and digital communication strategies that advance the mission of the AHR. The incumbent leads digital engagement—including website content, social media strategy, digital storytelling, and online public education campaigns—and develops broader public education strategies that utilize multiple channels to reach residents where they are, especially communities that have historically faced barriers to accessing government information and services. Working closely with AHR divisions, community‑based organizations, City partners, and other stakeholders, the specialist identifies effective ways to communicate with diverse audiences—including low‑income residents, communities of color, immigrants, youth, seniors, LGBTQ+ communities, and other historically marginalized populations—and develops culturally responsive, accessible educational content. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of department‑wide public education campaigns regarding civil and human rights protections, programs, services, and resources. Identify and implement innovative strategies to reach underserved and historically marginalized communities through digital, print, in‑person, and community‑based communication channels. Develop educational materials, toolkits, presentations, videos, social media content, and other resources that translate complex legal, policy, and programmatic information into accessible and actionable information for the public. Serve as the department’s lead for digital communications, including website management, social media strategy, content development, and audience engagement. Create and maintain a forward calendar for all departmental communications. Develop digital marketing and public information programs that support the department’s brand strategy and objectives, engage the public, and identify innovative methods to bring targeted messages to all audiences. Research and analyze industry trends and areas for growth and set departmental goals accordingly; identify opportunities for improving engagement with and service to the community; serve as in‑house authority on best‑practice approaches to digital media. Prepare and deliver management reports relating to trends, site and platform usage, needed improvements, and areas of success. Assist with maintaining departmental brand, style, and voice across all platforms and through all content. Support department communications efforts with drafting of public statements, media releases, talking points for leadership, and event briefing notes, among other materials. Assist department custodian of records with coordination of requests for public records. Perform additional duties assigned by the Communications Director. How to qualify Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice or elections related work; or Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice and one (1) year of administrative/professional experience in the same areas; or Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration; or Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university. Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice and/or elections related work may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year‑for‑year basis. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr