Note that there are two offerings in the San Francisco Mayor’s Office: one in the Mayor’s Office of Communications, the other in the Mayor’s Office of Education
The Mayor’s Office of Communications carries the voice of the Mayor to the media, to community leaders, and to the general public, through various media and communications outlets.
Potential projects include:
- Answering phones, taking detailed messages.
- Preparing daily news clips for the Mayor and staff.
- Internet-based research and word processing.
- Writing news releases, background pieces, advisories, fact sheets and other news-related information, as well as flyers and other written materials.
- Initiating contact with and respond to inquiries from print, radio and television journalists.
- Assisting Communications staff with logistics during press events.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated superior writing skills including experience writing Op-Eds, press releases, fact sheets and other media related materials.
- Strong inter-personal skills.
The Mayor’s Office of Education is under direct supervision of the Mayor’s Education Advisor who serves as the liaison to the San Francisco school district. The primary responsibility of the Office of Education is to serve as a bridge between the city and the school district and work primarily to provide support in action, funding, and services. The Mayor’s Education Advisor provides opportunities for the Mayor to be engaged in education initiatives such as Mandarin immersion, TechConnect, and green schoolyards.
Potential projects include:
- Research projects
- Overview notes
- Administrative support
- Event preparation
- Accompanying the Mayor’s Education Advisor on weekly school visits.
Individual must be able to work independently. Educational or classroom experience is requested, but it is not required.