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Director of Public Affairs

United States, San Francisco Employment contract 196612.00 - 250978.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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The Director of Public Affairs (0953 Deputy Director III) is a senior executive-level manager responsible for department-wide public affairs, communications, public records, and media strategy affecting multiple major divisions within DPH, including Population Health, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Administration.

Job Responsibility

  • Directs the development and implementation of department-wide public affairs, communications, and media strategies spanning multiple DPH divisions
  • Ensures alignment between public messaging, department priorities, and operational realities
  • Independently represents DPH on highly complex and sensitive public health issues affecting public safety, regulatory standing, and departmental credibility
  • Provides executive oversight of public records and disclosure functions, including coordination with designated custodians and legal partners
  • Coordinates and aligns senior executives across DPH
  • Sets department-wide priorities and sequencing of public-facing initiatives
  • Reinforces execution discipline through structured coordination
  • Leads media strategy and oversees all media relations for the department
  • Consults and coordinates with the Mayor's Office and Board of Supervisors on public health policy messaging
  • Represents the department before commissions, boards, committees, and federal, state, and local agencies
  • Leads public affairs and communications strategy during public health emergencies, regulatory actions, and other high-impact events
  • Ensures rapid, accurate, and coordinated communication and information disclosure
  • Directly supervises department-wide communications and public affairs functions and associated public records operations
  • Leads and supports subordinate managers
  • Develops, administers, and monitors budgets exceeding $5 million

Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Four (4) years of managerial experience in public affairs, communications, government affairs, media management, or a closely related field, all of which must include supervision of staff

Nice to have

  • Experience working in public-sector public affairs, preferably within a public health, homelessness, or healthcare system
  • Knowledge of City and County of San Francisco governmental structures and public health issues
  • Experience communicating complex legislative, regulatory, and administrative issues to the public

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