Job Posting: Media Outreach Liaison
Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
JC-509058
Media Outreach Liaison
INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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Job Description And Duties
This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to three (3) days a week and required to report to the office two (2) times a week or as needed/required in accordance with CCSWG's Telework Policy. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come Join a Team That Creates:
- A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
- A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
- An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under direction of California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls' (CCSWG's) Communications Director (Supervisor II), the Information Officer I (specialist) I will be responsible for a wide range of general public relations, marketing, and outreach assignments including preparing informational material for public dissemination through various communication channels; researching and preparing replies to media inquiries; assisting with planning events; writing, editing, and reviewing talking points and other outreach materials; social media management; web content creation and management; video editing and creation, attending and staffing events; and collecting, evaluating, and distributing information. The Information Officer I (specialist) will use creativity, web design, videography, photography, writing, editing and content creation skills to assist in amplifying agency visibility; celebrating our work in print, on line, and across digital and social media platforms; building awareness of CCSWG across the state; and improving our outreach efforts across all audiences. The Information Officer I (specialist) exercises a high degree of initiative and good judgment, develops logical and effective solutions to managerial and administrative challenges, effectively plans and execute multiple projects simultaneously utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position may require travel.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
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You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-509058
Position #(s):
329-001-5601-925
Working Title:
Media Outreach Liaison
Classification:
INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday – Friday
Department Information
The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (Commission)- CCSWG works in a culturally inclusive manner to promote equality and justice for all women and girls by advocating on their behalf with the Governor, the
Legislature and other public policymakers, and by educating the public in the areas of economic equity including educational equity, access to health care including reproductive choice, violence against women and other key
issue areas identified by the Commission as significantly affecting women and girls.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
Special Requirements
- Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
OHR - MAILING
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
OHR - DROP OFF
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
Department of General Services
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Able to exercise a high degree of initiative and good judgment.
- Develops logical and effective solutions to managerial and administrative challenges.
- Ability to effectively plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with various state departments.
- Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and digital analytics tools.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in communications.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
Hiring Unit Contact:
Maxwell Macedo
(916) 261-3367
max.macedo@women.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Main Line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Reporting Location:
CA Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
925 L Street, Suite 345
Sacramento,CA 95814
Please specify RPA #29959 and JC-509058 on your state application.
Examination Information:
Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search
Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.
Statement Of Qualifications (SOQ)
SOQ Instructions No more than 3-pages in length, 11-point Arial font. Please list the SOQ questions, followed by your typed answer. In the upper right-hand corner, please place the Job Control number (JC) and your full name.
- The Commission is announcing a major report that will affect women and girls throughout the State. Describe your media plan to raise awareness for this objective.
- The Commission is sponsoring legislation to provide additional resources for women and girls in California. What information would you design for the website, newsletter, and social media platforms? What additional outreach would you recommend and why?
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
