Policy & Research Fellow - Office Treasurer & Tax Collector

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $29.8750
• Recruitment
  -9922- 167020

This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) position. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.18, this position shall be exempt from competitive civil service selection, appointment and removal procedures. The person serving in this position shall serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Officer.

This is a temporary, part-time position, up to 20 hours per week

The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector serves as the banker, tax collector, collection agent, and investment officer for the City and County of San Francisco. As the entity responsible for safeguarding the City’s money, the Office uses this expertise and authority to assist San Francisco residents through award-winning programs and initiatives that help low-income families build economic security and mobility.

We are committed to providing excellent services for taxpayers, customers, and our community. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a stronger, smarter, and more informed government agency.

The San Francisco Economic Justice Center brings together more than 20 years of first-in-the-nation work to strengthen the financial foundations of families and communities. Housed in the Treasurer’s Office, the Center develops and scales practical, people-centered solutions—redesigning systems so families can start saving early for the future, residents can access safe banking and trusted financial guidance, and unfair fines, fees, and debt no longer trap people in poverty.

Working across city departments, we test new ideas, share what works, and change how public systems operate so they support stability, dignity, and opportunity instead of creating barriers. What began as local innovation has helped shape policy across the country—showing how local government can change the odds and expand opportunity for San Franciscans. Learn more on our website.

The Policy & Research Fellow will work with the San Francisco Economic Justice Center, housed within the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector. The fellow will conduct research, analyze legislation, develop media briefings, draft communication materials, and will assist with implementation of programs geared towards supporting low-income individuals. This position is available as a part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) through June of 2027, with possibility to extend pending additional funding.

• Research/Analysis (40%)
  • Researching topics related to youth financial inclusion and asset building to support EJC initiatives
  • Researching and analyzing financial fraud and scams and studying best practices to protect consumers in San Francisco.
  • Researching safe and affordable financial services for consumers often excluded from mainstream financial services.
  • Analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative survey data.
  • Developing clear and concise graphics and summaries of research and/or data analysis.
  • Other research and data analysis topics as assigned
• Legislative Advocacy, Tracking, and Media Briefs (35%)
  • Tracking specific California bills that we’ve cosponsored, generally support, or opposed.
  • Tracking local ordinances, state legislation, and/or federal legislation that could impact the work we do or the people we serve.
  • Developing media briefings about relevant issue areas.
  • Creating letters of support for relevant legislation.
• Administration (25%)
  • Organizing and updating department’s library of research articles and reports
  • Taking and distributing meeting notes.
  • Scheduling and coordinating research interviews, focus groups, or other related…