Outreach Manager- Agency for Human Rights/ Office of Transgender Initiatives (1842)

Appointment Type: Category 18- Permanent Exempt position, special project-based position limited to no more than 3 years in duration. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head.

Application Opening: 02/25/2026

Application Deadline: 03/13/2026

Compensation Range: $97,734- $118,690

Recruitment ID: RTF0164253- 01131609

About the Agency for Human Rights:

The Agency for Human Rights was established in 2025 by Mayor Daniel Lurie to advance the civil rights and human dignity of all people in San Francisco. Bringing together City departments and specialized offices under a unified structure, the Agency coordinates a citywide approach to equity and inclusion. The Agency includes the Human Rights Commission, Department of the Status of Women, Office of Transgender Initiatives, Office of Racial Equity, and others. 

About the Office of Transgender Initiatives:

Founded in 2017, the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI) is the only city government office in the United States dedicated to the issues of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people. As attacks on the rights and humanity of TGD people proliferate on a national level, the city of San Francisco remains committed to equity, inclusion, and representation of TGD individuals. 

The Office of Transgender Initiatives is seeking a passionate and experienced Outreach Manager to lead strategic outreach initiatives that provide help vital information and connect San Francisco’s transgender and gender diverse (TGD) communities to resources and support. This role is responsible for leading the office’s outreach strategy, producing outreach materials, managing digital communication for the office, while also supporting office operations and community engagement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

In-person Outreach and Community Engagement

• Assist in the planning and execution of community programs, events, and public forums.
• Serve as a liaison to community-based organizations and stakeholders.
• Support outreach efforts to promote city services and initiatives that serve TGNCI residents.

Virtual Outreach and Digital Media

• Maintain and update the Office’s website with timely, relevant, and accessible content.
• Plan, create, and manage social media campaigns that reflect the values and priorities of the TGNCI community and help keep the community informed;
• Draft, edit, and distribute monthly calendar, office newsletter, weekly trans news updates, PSA style info graphics, and public statements.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain relationships with press and community media outlets.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide scheduling and calendar support for senior staff.
• Assist with office management tasks including supply coordination, vendor communication, and general administrative support.
• Support internal communications and ensure alignment across city departments and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:

One (1) year full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level administrative duties in functional areas such as: program/office/operations management, budget development and/or administration, development and administration of contractual agreements and/or grants, or other closely related functional areas.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience performing professional-level administrative duties in functional areas such as: program/office/operations management, budget development and/or ad-ministration, or contract/grant administration may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One (1) year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with or serving transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex communities.
• Familiarity with trans-serving organizations and community networks in San Francisco.
• Cultural humility and a deep understanding of equity and inclusion principles.
• Experience with community engagement, especially in government or nonprofit settings.
• Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) is a plus.
• Exceptional researching, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in website CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), social media tools, and basic graphic design.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the next stage of the selection process. The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring

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
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquires to Nikki Chew, Sr. HR Consultant at [email protected].

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.