Job Description

The Manager of Community Engagement will be responsible for community engagement efforts and events for the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI). The position will manage the office’s Transgender Advisory Committee (TAC); develop, track and implement the office’s community engagement efforts; and plan, coordinate, and implement key annual events in collaboration with community and City stakeholders. This position reports to the Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives. This position is hybrid in-person/remote.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the office’s Transgender Advisory Committee (TAC), a group of local trans and non-binary leaders that offers guidance to the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI), the Mayor’s Office and elected officials on the needs of trans and non-binary and San Franciscans. This includes scheduling, planning and facilitating meetings, planning and coordinating the onboarding and off boarding of TAC member, ensuring compliance with established TAC policies, facilitating the development of new/revised TAC policies, as needed, facilitating decision-making among various stakeholders; and liaising with TAC members to encourage ongoing engagement.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate the Transgender Advisory Committee’s efforts to ensure alignment with the TAC’s and OTI’s annual objectives. Some examples include planning, coordinating and evaluating ongoing progress of subcommittees, and the annual Trans Advocacy Week.
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of written materials and reports related to community engagement, community needs and/or inequities. For instance, compile background information in preparation for the TAC’s annual recommendations, outline findings and recommendations regarding existing inequities and/or gaps in services, and present materials to various groups.
• Coordinate and/or assist in coordinating and/or planning key annual community events with community and/or City and County stakeholders, such as Transgender Day of Remembrance, Transgender Day of Visibility, Trans March, and more.
• Serve as liaison with trans and LGBTQ+ community members and groups; represent OTI at community events and meetings; respond to community questions and concerns in-person and in writing in alignment with the Office’s policies and values.
• Assist in the development of OTI’s communications, including drafting social media content, drafting talking points for public speaking engagements, and more.
• Use computer applications, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software (i.e. Power Point, Google Slides), databases, survey development tools, and social media
• Prepare clear, well-organized and accurate documents such as memos, reports, and correspondence
• Develop written surveys to compile community input
• Seamlessly manage multiple projects with a variety of timelines, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and the Office’s needs, while ensuring work is completed within deadline
• Manage responsibilities and deadlines with little supervision, showing accountability and dependability with colleagues and stakeholders
• Speak clearly and concisely in order to express ideas and communicate with a variety of individuals and groups
• Listen, ask appropriate questions and effectively elicit information
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups

Qualifications

1. Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, accounting, finance, economics, social sciences, education or related fields, or other subject areas closely related to a specific departmental program or function; AND

2. One (1) year full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level management and/or administrative duties in functional areas such as: program/office/operations management, budget development and/or administration, development and administration of contractual agreements and/or grants, or other closely related functional areas.

Substitution: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of required education with additional qualifying experience in program/office/operations management, budget development and/or administration, or contract/grant administration. . One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Additional Information

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

COMPENSATION: $87,386 to $106,184 annually

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may close at any time, but not before Friday, December 9, 2022. 
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted. 
• For questions or inquiries, please contact: Connie Poon, Senior Human Resources Analyst at Connie.Poon@sfgov.org
• Your application MUST include a cover letter and resume.  To upload these item(s), please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

VERIFICATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456. NOTE: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.  Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at (415) 554-6065 or, if hearing impaired at (415) 554-6015 (TTY).

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.