QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
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Knowledge of Bay Area press and government officials is key.
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Strong strategic communications background, including experience in executive communications, issues management, and media strategy.
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Demonstrated ability to earn credibility and influence opinion leaders.
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Understanding of brand management principles.
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Proven experience working collaboratively with groups across a large organization and key stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to work in deadline, fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
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A commitment to promoting and supporting an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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Government or nonprofit/social service experience is preferred.
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Public affairs, government relations background or agency experience is desirable.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires regular travel between agency sites, community partner locations, client service events, and external meetings. As such:
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A valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
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Must be able to travel throughout the Bay Area as part of regular duties.
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Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy.
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Occasional evening or weekend travel may be required to attend community events or support client services.
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Must maintain vehicle insurance as required by law and agency policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.
LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences, or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, as needed by LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.
If you require disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.
