The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.

Serving more than half a million registered voters, the Department maintains open and transparent operations in order to inspire public confidence in the integrity of San Francisco’s elections. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace by providing the training, resources and tools necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to City residents. (To learn more about the Department’s internal racial equity goals, please read our 2021-23 Racial Equity Action Plan.) To find out how our employees put democracy into action on a day-to-day level and learn about some of the tasks that Department of Elections are involved in, watch this short video about  Working at the Department of Elections.

The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.

In preparation for the November 8, 2022 Election, the Department is seeking an Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator to help administer a citywide outreach program designed to encourage voter participation, with a focus on disseminating election information to San Francisco’s BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) residents.

The Department is committed to reaching job seekers from underrepresented communities. Applicants with such backgrounds are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Pay and Schedule

The Department intends to fill this seasonal position, which will run through at least mid-November 2022, on August 8, 2022.

The person in this position will work between 40 and 60 hours per week, with overtime hours paid at 1.5 the hourly rate. While most work will be completed between 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, some work, including attendance at community events, will need to take place in the evenings or on weekends.

This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12 month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits. For more information on the City and County of San Francisco benefit policies, refer to the Employee Handbook available at https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Employee-Handbook.pdf

Position Salary: $26.81 to $32.57 Hourly

Position Description:

The person in this position reports to the Outreach manager and is responsible for scheduling and conducting outreach presentations requiring extensive knowledge of the election process and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity, interacting well with community groups, outside agencies, and members of the public. This person will also be able to present information in a clear and engaging manner to a variety of audiences and to draft professional written correspondence. The ideal candidate will have community outreach experience, be familiar with San Francisco neighborhoods, know how to use common computer programs such as the Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and will speak more than one language fluently. With this skillset, they will:

·       Strengthen the Department’s relationship with community partners

·       Schedule, coordinate, and conduct outreach events and presentations

·       Recruit poll workers to assist voters at polling places on Election Day  

·       Provide election information at resource tables at community events

·       Identify new partner organizations and media serving BIPOC residents

·       Provide general clerical support and assist with other tasks, as needed

Position Minimum Qualifications

1.       One (1) year (equivalent to 2000 hours) of verifiable clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail: OR

2.       Six (6) months (equivalent to 1000 hours) of verifiable clerical experience as described in #1 and completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR

3.       Six (6) months (equivalent to 1000 hours) of verifiable clerical experience as described in #1 and 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university.

The person in this position must also possess a valid California Driver’s License (to be able to drive to outreach events around the City) and be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds of outreach supplies and equipment.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Tish McNorton, by email at [email protected].

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
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• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.