Board of Supervisors - Communication Director​/Deputy Chief of Staff

Board of Supervisors - Communication Director/Deputy Chief of Staff

Contra Costa College | Posted Feb 27, 2026

Full‑time | Negotiable | Advanced (5‑10 yrs)

A senior advisor and lead communications professional for District 5 Supervisor. The role combines strategic communications leadership with hands‑on district engagement, multimedia content development, and direct staffing of the Supervisor at public meetings and community events.

Contra Costa County’s District 5 spans the county’s northern waterfront in almost its entirety. It is a demographically diverse district with constituents from many cultural and language groups and offers an opportunity to engage with diverse communities and address issues such as environmental safety, community health, services for the unhoused, children and family services, and more.

• Experienced in multimedia communications, including social media, video, or digital storytelling
• Experienced in performing communications, public affairs, legislative, or executive support functions
• Able to produce clear, concise, and accurate written materials for public audiences
• Experienced in staffing an elected official or serving in a district or executive office
• Knowledgeable of local government operations
• Familiar with District 5 communities and issues
• Experienced in supporting senior leadership or elected officials
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively with diverse communities

• Serving as a senior advisor to the Supervisor on communications strategy, messaging, and public engagement
• Drafting, editing, and coordinating talking points, remarks, speeches, editorials, press releases, and official statements
• Assisting the Supervisor at meetings, site visits, and community events; providing real‑time briefing and follow‑up
• Developing and managing district communications across social media, newsletters, video, and digital platforms
• Monitoring district issues, public sentiment, and emerging events to inform messaging and strategic response
• Representing the Supervisor with community organizations, local agencies, and stakeholders as assigned
• Coordinating with County departments and communications staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment
• Supporting office operations and special projects as directed by the Chief of Staff

• Varied opportunities for community engagement
• Professional, positive environment that encourages new ideas, creativity, and innovation
• Collaborative and highly skilled team committed to their community
• Competitive pay and benefits

• May occasionally work some unusual hours, including evenings and weekends
• Must navigate rapidly evolving issues that require quick decision‑making and immediate responses
• Need to balance competing priorities
• Exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality with potentially sensitive information

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in public relations, business, communications, management, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, social science, or a closely related field (from an accredited college or university)
• Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of experience within a public or governmental municipality involving sensitive public issues, policy and budget review and interpretation, preferably serving a member of a Board of Supervisors
• License:
  Valid driver’s license may be required depending on assignment to perform essential job functions
• Substitution for
  
  Education:
  
  Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted on a year‑to‑year basis for the required education

• Application Filing:
  Apply online ounty.us/hr and submit a resume and cover letter by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation:
  Completed applications are evaluated to determine which candidates advance to the next phase.
• Interview:
  Selected candidates are invited to an interview.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

For recruitment‑specific questions, please contact Lashun Fuller at lashun.fullerounty.us
. For any technical issues, contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team at +1 855‑524‑5627.