Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships

Overview

The County Executive Office is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships.

To apply for this career opportunity, submit the following materials online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by clicking the "Apply" button above:

• Resume
• A Cover Letter That Provides (in This Order)
• A summary of your relevant qualifications;
• An example of a sensitive issue you presented to the media that demonstrates how you managed messaging and clearly communicated your organization's position on the issue; and
• A Summary Of Your Staff Management Experience.

Applicants failing to provide a complete cover letter addressing all bulleted points above will not be moved forward in the process.

This is a classified position and therefore subject to Civil Service-compliant examination process. The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) and an interview which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

• Final Filing Date:
  Monday, January 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST
• Application Screening:
  January 28, 2026
• Interview Invite Notices:
  February 3, 2026
• Combined Civil Service and Hiring Interview:
  February 9, 2026
• Finalist Interviews:
  February 16 and 23, 2026

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.