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Cal Cities Culture
Cal Cities is dedicated to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where passionate professionals can thrive. We’re looking for candidates who are focused, driven, and above all else, seeking deeper meaning in their work. If you also have a passion for public service, local government, advancing equity, and working with dynamic, talented teammates, this just might be the right place for you. Learn about our mission, vision, and core beliefs.
Our Values
Integrity
Diversity
We believe that differences are critical to our success. We bring together people from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities, all with the goal of building a more inclusive and equitable California.
Innovation
We encourage new ideas and progressive thinking that provide solutions to the evolving challenges California's cities face.
Respect
Excellence
Passion
We are passionate about our people and our members; we deliver extraordinary results for all.
Learn More About the Cal Cities' Teams
The Public Affairs team covers every corner of California and serves as the grassroots advocacy core of Cal Cities. Cal Cities regional public affairs managers work closely with city officials - both elected and professional city staff - to develop regional informational programs and carry out grassroots activities to support specific legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure goals.
Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependent children, enrollment in California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and more!
- Competitive salary
- Pension plan (CalPERS)
- Retirement plan (457)
- Comprehensive medical (HMO, PPO), dental (PPO), and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life & long-term disability insurance
- Subsidies for your preferred transportation mode
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, manager time off, floating holidays, holidays)
- Learning and development
- Social events: happy hours, holiday events, and walking challenges
- Free snacks to keep you energized
- Flexible work environment
Our core hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a 7.5-hour workday. However, when possible, we allow modified schedules so our employees can attain a healthy work/life balance. We encourage them to take time off to maintain their personal wellness.
You will hear from someone from Human Resources, the Hiring Manager for the position, and for some roles, additional members of the relevant hiring department.
Career Opportunities
Regional Public Affairs Manager, Peninsula Division (San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties)
The Regional Public Affairs Manager reports directly to Cal Cities Public Affairs Director. Working through local officials, Cal Cities staff, district legislative staff, the media and community leaders, the Regional Public Affairs Manager advances Cal Cities’ advocacy positions by building and sustaining the capacity of cities to influence the course of legislative and statewide ballot measures using grassroots organizing and advocacy techniques; engages in fundraising events and activities; serves as a liaison between Cal Cities and local officials, district legislative staff, the media and community leaders on Cal Cities matters; provides staff support to one or more regional divisions; and performs related duties as assigned. Key duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develops and maintains close communications and working relationships with Cal Cities members, legislators and their staff, media, key interest groups and Cal Cities leadership to advance the organization’s advocacy policies and priorities.
- Researches, monitors, and reports on current and potential legislative and ballot measures.
- Disseminates information to a variety of stakeholders and the media regarding Cal Cities positions on proposed legislation, ballot measures and activities.
- Develops, organizes, and staffs fundraising activities and events.
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Member Services Associate
Performs a variety of duties related to the coordination, development, and delivery of services to member groups; works with city officials, city staff, and internal staff to support operational, engagement, and educational tasks; serves as liaison between assigned member groups and Cal Cities; coordinates and distributes information for conference calls, meetings, and events; and performs other duties as assigned.
Some of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities are listed below.
- Implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and performance measures; receives and monitors fundraising plans, as appropriate, to achieve compliance with Cal Cities policies.
- Participates and assists in the implementation of leadership succession planning.
- Coordinates, leads, and supports leadership meetings and conference calls; creates and distributes agendas and agenda packets; provides general talking points to presenters and/or leadership as needed.
- Develops ideas and panels for meetings, educational conferences, workshops, and programs.
- Supports efforts to ensure meetings run smoothly, including sending reminders, coordinating with other staff for planning, and arranging and implementing meetings; coordinates with a variety of individuals to ensure the effective flow of meetings.
- Attends and participates in a variety of conferences and membership events to advance the goals and objectives of Cal Cities and its members; may be assigned to manage or coordinate aspects of conferences or membership events.
- Coordinates and performs a wide variety of member communication activities including subunit reports; markets education opportunities to specific member groups; evaluates, modifies, and recommends alternate communication activities to ensure member engagement.
- Identifies, engages, and recruits staff and members to participate in working groups; may coordinate special projects and/or working groups.