Communications and Public Engagement Manager

The San Diego City Attorney's Office is seeking applications for the Unclassified position of Communications and Public Engagement Manager. Under direction of the Chief of Staff, the Communications and Public Engagement Manager will assist the Chief of Staff and City Attorney in all manner of public communications and outreach, including responding to media inquiries, organizing community forums, developing printed materials, creating content for the City Attorney's Office website and social media accounts, communicating with members of the public, and acting as a liaison to the media and City communication staff. The Communications and Public Engagement Manager will also support the work of City Attorney's Office in state and federal legislative affairs. The successful candidate should have prior government experience. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies and events to strengthen community participation. Facilitate internal and external communications, events, and meetings. Develop, evaluate, and manage print and electronic materials for distribution. Maintain relationships with community leaders, including local law enforcement, elected officials, community members, and volunteers of diverse backgrounds. Lead projects as assigned. Write and edit news releases, op-eds, speeches, and correspondence. Respond to media inquiries. Design, develop and maintain informational presentations, web content and social media accounts. Attend community events on behalf of the Office. Support state and federal legislative affairs projects. Perform other duties as needed. Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degree, or any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Excellent written, verbal, public presentation/communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. The ability to set, manage, and meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and proficiency at multi-tasking. Relationship-building skills, along with the ability to anticipate conflicts and facilitate resolution. The ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, including various levels of City management and members of the public. Initiative, creativity, resourcefulness, and critical thinking skills. Strong ethics in dealing with sensitive matters. Ideal Candidates Will Have: Five or more years of experience in the communications field. Familiarity with San Diego communities and their unique needs. Experience working with law enforcement, elected officials, and community stakeholders. Fluency in both Spanish and English is highly desirable. Work-life balance is important to the City Attorney's Office. The Office generally supports telework and the position may allow for a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work after the introductory and probationary period. Please refer to the Office's teleworking policy. Compensation and Benefits: The successful candidate's annual salary will be based on qualifications and level of relevant experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the City of San Diego offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Participation in the City's Flexible Benefits Plan, which offers several optional benefit plans or a taxable cash option. $50,000 in City-paid life insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid annual leave (paid time off) accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through 15th year of service. San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS) defined benefit (pension) plan. Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans (401(k)/457(b)). Retiree Medical Trust Plan. Holidays - Eleven (11) paid holidays are provided annually and one (1) Floating Holiday in a fiscal year. Long-Term Disability Income Plan. Eleven paid holidays annually and one floating holiday (paid time off) each fiscal year. Other Miscellaneous Benefits: Free MTS transit pass. City-awarded discretionary leave (paid time off). Up to 8 weeks of paid Parental Leave. Paid time off for jury duty. Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave each fiscal year. Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,000 for the cost of professional tuition, publications, and equipment purchases each fiscal year. Employee Assistance Program. To learn more about employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for Unclassified Employees. Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future. For further information, please contact the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-6600. Retirement benefits for this unclassified, unrepresented position will depend on the candidate's eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.). Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment offers will be conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position, which may include the following: Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States. Reference checks. Fingerprint checks: fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Additional screening processes such as a background investigation. All these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. Misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. How to Apply: The San Diego City Attorney's Office accepts online applications. To apply, select the position title of the job opportunity and click the "Apply" link. If you need assistance, please refer to our online employment application guide. To be considered for this position, applicants will need to submit the following by the closing date: San Diego City Attorney employment application, including responses to the supplemental questions. Cover letter and resume. Two recent writing samples that demonstrate the skills required for this position. Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. If a job has an extended deadline, applications will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. The interview process may be used to fill additional, future vacancies. Individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If an applicant has questions or concerns related to the recruitment process or needs accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact (619) 533-5811. The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. Diversity and Inclusion: The San Diego City Attorney's Office is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is vitally important to the Office that, as public servants, we represent the community we serve. To that end, the Office strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply. In furtherance of the Office's commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Office has an active Committee for Diversity & Inclusion and Racial Equity Task Force. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-03