Human Services Communications Manager

Starting salary up to $58.61/hour ($122,326/year) plus a competitive total compensation package!*

The Human Services Communications Manager is responsible for planning, developing, creating, and producing internal and external communications and strategic outreach related to HSD programs and services, including ongoing press and media outreach and response in collaboration with County communications staff. The Communications Manager will also coordinate the development of communications projects and campaigns, including budget estimates and timelines in collaboration with administrative and division staff. Additional responsibilities include:

• Drafting press releases on department and division updates
• Responding to Public Records Act (PRA) requests and coordinating the collection of data from division staff
• Drafting a monthly HSD Insider E-Newsletter and gathering content from contributors
• Managing and updating the HSD Website and staff portal intranet
• Developing social media content and posting with regular frequency across HSD media channels
• Handling crisis and incident communications, including disaster and emergency management
• Managing staff meetings, assisting in agenda development, speaker line ups, technical assistance, and meeting facilitation
• Supporting the PREE Unit through disseminating surveys and department-wide communications
• Coordinating with the County PIO on press and media campaigns among a broad array of other marketing and communication-related duties
• Working closely with the HSD Assistant Director and Department Director to help craft strategic messaging and communications for the Department 

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 5/13/25.