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Communications Specialist – Agency for Human Rights

City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco, California

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you write clearly, handle sensitive public topics carefully, and want on-site City work in San Francisco. Thin on pay and team structure in the data—confirm classification, unit mission, and hybrid rules with the hiring contact.

Day in the role

As a Communications Specialist for the Agency for Human Rights, you would draft and review public-facing messages, coordinate press and community updates, and keep language consistent with City and County standards. Days likely mix writing, stakeholder reviews, event or campaign support, and tracking inquiries on human-rights topics for sf.gov audiences.

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No formal certificate list is provided. Practical focus: clear writing, public-sector messaging, stakeholder coordination, and familiarity with local government process. Build samples that show plain-language updates on policy or community issues.

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Is this role remote?

The listing marks the job as non-remote in San Francisco, California; confirm any hybrid policy with the City.

Who is the employer?

The City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov), for the Agency for Human Rights communications function.

What does the specialist do day to day?

Public messaging, content review, and coordination so human-rights communications stay accurate and on-brand for city audiences.

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Website: sf.gov

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 826,079 in 2025. Among U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or more, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income, third by population density, and sixth by aggregate income as of 2024. Some 4.6 million residents live in the city's metropolitan statistical area, which is the 13th-largest in the United States. Around 9.2 million live in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined sta…

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Join the City and County of San Francisco as a Communications Specialist with the Agency for Human Rights, a full-time position based in San Francisco, California. In this role, you'll craft public education campaigns and digital communications strategies that directly advance civil and human rights protections across our city. About the Role Working under the general supervision of the Communications Director, you'll be at the heart of the Agency for Human Rights' mission to enforce and advance civil rights protections. You'll develop comprehensive communications strategies that translate complex civil rights policies into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences. Your work will combine strategic planning, content creation, and digital engagement to build public awareness and drive community understanding of human rights protections and available resources. What You'll Do Design and implement integrated communications campaigns supporting the Agency's civil rights enforcement and education initiatives Create digital content across multiple platforms including social media, email, and web to reach diverse San Francisco communities Develop public education materials on human rights protections, complaint processes, and available support services Evaluate campaign performance using analytics and feedback to refine messaging and improve audience engagement Collaborate with department leadership, community partners, and internal teams to ensure consistent, impactful communications Manage timely responses to emerging civil rights issues and community concerns through strategic messaging What We're Looking For Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies in a government, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization Proficiency in creating digital content and managing social media platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical information for public audiences Experience working with diverse communities and understanding of civil rights or social justice issues Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments Familiarity with graphic design tools, content management systems, or digital analytics is a plus About City and County of San Francisco The City and County of San Francisco's Agency for Human Rights leads the city's efforts to eliminate discrimination and advance civil rights protections. Through enforcement, policy advocacy, and public education, the Agency works to ensure equal access to housing, employment, public accommodations, and city…

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