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1310-Public Relations Assistant

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1310 Public Relations Assistant (TEX), Strategic and Internal Communications, Chief of Staff's Office - SF Municipal Transportation Agency

Recruitment: RTF0146780-01156374Published: May 01, 2024Accepting applications until: May 15, 2024Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.Special Requirement:

This recruitment is only open to current SFMTA employees.APPOINTMENT TYPE:

Temporary Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 6 months.Salary:

$2,666 to $3,238 biweeklyDivision:

Executive Director

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.Section/Unit:

Chief of Staff Office/Strategic and Internal CommunicationsWork Location:

1 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CAWork Hours:

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pmCompany Description:The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni, parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.Mission:

We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable and sustainable transportation system.Vision:

A city of diverse and vibrant neighborhoods seamlessly connected by safe, reliable, affordable transportation for all.Division Description:The Chief of Staff Office (COS) is within the Executive Director Division of the SFMTA and operates at a tactical, strategic and operational level, working with the executive and senior management teams of the agency to advance key strategic initiatives, communications and relationships.Position Description:The Public Relations Assistant will support the Internal Communications team to keep employees informed about the agency’s vision, goals and values, new policies and practices, training opportunities and equity programs, and other initiatives. Their communications messages will instill a sense of pride and belonging among SFMTA employees, and their emphasis will be on reaching employees who don’t regularly access their work email accounts.Examples of Important and Essential Duties:Works closely with staff from all divisions of the agency to develop internal communications that keep employees informed, inspired and connected to the SFMTA’s mission and culture.Assists with developing and updating content for the SFMTA intranet.Drafts visual content such as videos and photo stories—for internal and external communication channels.Designs drafts of posters to be displayed in SFMTA facilities and graphics for the SFMTA’s digital signs.Drafts blog posts, PPT presentations and all-staff emails to educate SFMTA employees and the public about agency policies and operations.Creates social media posts that highlight SFMTA employees and agency successes.Regularly visits SFMTA facilities to gather feedback from employees and provide them with information that helps them with their jobs.Organizes and supports internal agency events such as employee recognition programs and town hall style meetings.Performs related duties as assigned.How to qualifyMinimum Qualifications:Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.Substitution:

Experience in public relations, public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, social media, digital engagement, advertising, marketing or similar work directly responsible for the preparation and/or dissemination of news and information in a variety of formats for internal and external communications may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.Desirable Qualifications:Excellent writing skillsSkills in video production and editing, photography, graphic design or infographics developmentExperience updating websites or carrying out social media campaignsAbility to thrive in a dynamic, diverse and fast-paced environmentExperience communicating with frontline staff who work primarily out in the fieldConversant in current transportation issuesConversant in concepts of equity, inclusion and social justicePassion for the SFMTA’s work and missionVerification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.Selection Process:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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