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The Communications Specialist for GGRC serves as a go-to resource for quality, accessibility, and inclusive communications across all of GGRC’s internal and external channels. This role supports the implementation of communications strategies, manages workflows, and helps build and maintain the internal systems and practices that enable effective communication across the organization.\nWorking in partnership with GGRC leadership and program teams, the Communications Specialist focuses on project management, coordination, and execution of communications across departments. The role ensures that communications are clear, consistent, timely, and aligned, while keeping complex, multi-stakeholder projects on track.\nAt the center of this role is a commitment to accessible, inclusive, person-centered and disability-forward communication. The Communications Specialist helps ensure that all communications reflect dignity, clarity, and respect, and that accessibility is embedded as a standard across all of GGRC internal and external channels.\nThis position will require local travel within the Counties of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin. Periodic travel to Sacramento and throughout the state. Access to reliable transportation permitting travel to and between many different locations throughout the day to perform the outlined responsibilities of the position.\nResponsibilities\nCommunications Coordination & Implementation\nImplement communications strategies and tactics aligned with GGRC’s mission and priorities\nMaintain communication planning tools, calendars, and coordination systems\nCoordinate editorial calendars, cross-team content workflows, and messaging across teams to ensure consistency and alignment \nTrack deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across multiple projects\nEnsure that requests that come through the website contact and elsewhere are routed to the appropriate department\nChannel Management & Quality\nServe as a quality control lead across all communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with established standards\nEnsure all communications meet accessibility and inclusion standards (plain language, ADA compliance, multilingual access where appropriate)\nManage and maintain communications channels, including website, social media, newsletters, and publications. Make sure information is accurate and current, especially on the website\nUse analytics, feedback, and community input to spot gaps or inconsistencies and drive continuous improvement\nIdentify when to leverage external consultants or additional resources\nCommunications Culture & Capacity Building\nImplement an/or Support department teams in developing and delivering clear, consistent communications; maintain feedback loops that surface staff insights; and ensure materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities\nServe as a resource and partner to staff, helping them communicate clearly and effectively\nDevelop and maintain templates, tools, and guidance for consistent communications\nSupport trainings and coaching to strengthen staff and board communication skills at all levels of the organization\nReinforce best practices in accessible, inclusive, and respectful communication\nHelp build a culture of clarity, responsiveness, and accountability in communications\nSupport storytelling efforts by helping staff identify and capture compelling stories that reflect GGRC’s impact\nIdentify growth areas and bring in third party experts as needed to strengthen the team’s communications skills\nExternal Communications \nCoordinate communications to priority audiences, including individuals with developmental disabilities, families, providers, policymakers, and community partners\nSupport development and distribution of external communications (e.g., announcements, updates, press releases)\nEnsure materials reflect dignity, clarity, and lived experience of the communities GGRC serves\nCoordinate media inquiries, public statements, and outreach logistics as needed\nCoordinate communications for events, including timelines, materials, and outreach, ensuring clear, consistent, and accessible information for all audiences\nIssues Response & Leadership Support\nSupport coordination of communications for time-sensitive or high-visibility issues\nDraft and refine messaging, talking points, and materials for leadership as needed\nHelp track external developments (policy, media, community context) and flag implications\nCoordinate internal workflows to ensure timely and consistent responses\nSupport preparation of leadership and board-facing materials\nSupport special event planning and implementation as needed\nWhat Success Looks like\nCommunications projects are well-coordinated, on time, and aligned across teams\nSignificant communications have been approved by appropriate leadership staff\nStaff have clear tools and guidance to communicate effectively\nCommunications are consistently high-quality, accessible, and inclusive\nContent workflows run smoothly, reducing last-minute requests and confusion\nLeadership and staff are supported with clear, timely communications materials\nThe organization communicates with clarity and credibility across channels\nRequirements\nEducation/Experience\nMaster’s degree preferred. Require BA (Communication, marketing, Business, literature, or related \n5-8+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field\nExperience managing social media for similar organizations\nExperience coordinating communications across teams or departments\nDemonstrated experience supporting disability inclusion, accessibility, and respectful representation \nPreferred:\nExperience in disability services, healthcare, statewide government or regulatory agencies\nFamiliarity with legislative and public policy processes\nExperience working in multi-stakeholder or highly regulated environments\nExperience with content management systems and video/visual storytelling tools Multilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog)\nBenefits\nWhat are the benefits to working with GGRC?\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage\n10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!\nGENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!\nNo really, we mean generous:\n13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education\nWhat makes GGRC so special?\nGGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.\nGGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).\nHow to apply:\nGGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. 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