Public Information Officer (20644876) Job at CalOpps, San Francisco, CA

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  • CalOpps
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Description

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled storyteller and strategic communicator to lead the Human Services Agency’s internal and external communications. As the Public Information Officer, you’ll shape how we connect with the public, share our mission, and highlight the impact of our programs. You’ll report directly to Director Claire Cunningham and serve as a trusted advisor on media relations, crisis communications, and community engagement.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you’ll develop and guide communication strategies that strengthen public trust, support transparency, and elevate the voices of those we serve. From managing media outreach to creating accessible, inclusive content across digital and print platforms, your work will ensure the Agency’s message is clear, consistent, and aligned with our values. You’ll collaborate with leadership and staff to support internal communication, respond to urgent issues, and help tell the story of our work in a way that resonates with the community.

 

What You’ll Bring to the Team

You bring a strategic, collaborative mindset with experience navigating high-stakes environments. Your strengths include clear and compelling storytelling, confident media and crisis communication, and fluency in tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, and social media platforms. You lead with strong judgment, political awareness, and a people-centered approach, staying calm under pressure and communicating with clarity and care.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll likely bring:

  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
  • At least two years of experience in public information, journalism, media relations, digital engagement, or strategic communications
  • A track record of developing content for broad audiences through press releases, newsletters, websites, or multimedia campaigns

 

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Tentative Application Screening: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Tentative Combined Panel Interview: Thursday, August 7, 2025

 

Link to brochure: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkuFOCbos/Ez4YbI3HIgEod9Ooy5-b2w/view?utm_content=DAGkuFOCbos&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he166fa4000

 

Link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/5006177/public-information-officer-open-and-promotional

Job Announcement URL: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/5006177/public-information-…

Benefits

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance  (Download PDF reader)page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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