Job Description

Under supervision of the Director of Communications for the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Communications Public Information Officer will perform a variety of duties requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Other duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

AGENCY & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS:  

• Assists with writing, reviewing, and distributing general agency and program specific communications, including press releases, newsletters, and marketing material and assists with the preparation and review of annual reports, presentations and other documents as needed.

• Works with agency program staff to gain an understanding of the programs they manage in order to present or promote agency programs and resources.

• Assists with agency website content management.

• Assists with research and fact finding of information for talking points, reports and presentations, as needed.

• Maintains agency wide PR and events calendar.

• Performs other communications related tasks and duties as assigned.

MEETINGS & EVENTS:  

• Assists with coordinating and supporting public meetings, agency produced programs, community events, receptions, celebrations, tours, and exhibition preview and orientation sessions for media, visiting dignitaries, trade representatives and members of the public, as needed.

MEDIA RELATIONS:  

• Assists in the development and implementation of public relations, marketing, and promotional campaigns for SFAC produced events and exhibitions, to ensure accurate, timely and relevant information is shared via agency’s public outreach platforms.
• Communicates regularly with project and program managers and with representatives of newspapers, radio, television, other mass communications and specialized media and trade groups, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an effective public relations program.

PUBLIC INFORMATION:  

• Interacts and corresponds regularly with members of the public.
• Responds to general public and media inquiries and informational requests received though the agency’s public email accounts and main phone line.
• Assists with maintaining relations and partnerships with local, national and international arts and culture groups and organizations, as needed.  
• Assists with Sunshine Public Records Requests via NextRequest and coordinates the research and preparation of public records and documents for public release.

HOW TO QUALIFY - DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent editing, grammar, written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills  
• Familiarity with Website Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal or similar 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs 
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs, i.e., Photoshop and InDesign  
• Experience in photography, graphic design, social media content creation  
• Event coordination

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, journalism, English, mass communications, public administration, public policy or a related field. 

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional experience in public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations social media, digital engagement, advertising or similar work involving collection and dissemination of news and information wherein the preparation or direction of informational material for mass media on the development of public information program was a major part of the position. 

SUBSTITUTION: 

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year. 

2. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Additional Information

SALARY:  $87,594 - $106,444 ANNUALLY

FILL TYPE: EXEMPT 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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.