BOS Fifth District - Communications Director

$75,000 - $100,000/Yr

County Orange-Health Care Agency - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Ana, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Communications Director for the Fifth District of Orange County will play a crucial role in advancing the Supervisor's priorities and initiatives. This position involves managing daily press and digital operations, including media outreach, content creation, and social media management, with a strong emphasis on public service and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare communications plans, press releases, talking points, op-eds, briefing memos, social media content, e-mail blasts, and weekly e-newsletters.
• Serve as point of contact for media inquiries and coordinate media interviews with the Supervisor.
• Manage Supervisor Foley's social media platforms and posting schedule.
• Create content for social media platforms that aligns with current trends.
• Coordinate with policy staff to prepare briefing materials for Board of Supervisors meetings.
• Translate complex policy ideas into statements and talking points for the Supervisor.
• Coordinate media and community events to secure coverage and promote events.
• Engage with local community leaders to connect County resources to constituents.
• Brief the Supervisor on policy updates and changes, anticipating future changes.
• Attend local community and press events with the Supervisor as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with an elected official, business/industry association, law firm, labor union, or nonprofit.
• Excellent research, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and constituents.
• Intuitive understanding of the intersection between policy, communications, and community engagement.
• Flexible thinker with the ability to quickly build expertise in new areas.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in press and/or digital communications related to homelessness, housing, public safety, environment, local/state/federal governments, infrastructure, transportation, or courts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• 457 Defined Contribution Plan
• Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement