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Communications Specialist Starting Salary Range: $75,518 - $90,621 GGRC is looking to hire a Communications Specialist for our San Francisco Office, also open to our offices in San Mateo, and San Rafael, CA. The communications role 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. Working in partnership with GGRC leadership and program teams, the communications role 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. At the center of this role is a commitment to accessible, inclusive, person-centered and disability-forward communication. The communications role 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. This 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. Responsibilities Communications Coordination & Implementation Implement communications strategies and tactics aligned with GGRC’s mission and priorities Maintain communication planning tools, calendars, and coordination systems Coordinate editorial calendars, cross-team content workflows, and messaging across teams to ensure consistency and alignment Track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across multiple projects Ensure that requests that come through the website contact and elsewhere are routed to the appropriate department Channel Management & Quality Serve as a quality control lead across all communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with established standards Ensure all communications meet accessibility and inclusion standards (plain language, ADA compliance, multilingual access where appropriate) Manage and maintain communications channels, including website, social media, newsletters, and publications. Make sure information is accurate and current, especially on the website Use analytics, feedback, and community input to spot gaps or inconsistencies and drive continuous improvement Identify when to leverage external consultants or additional resources Communications Culture & Capacity Building 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 Serve as a resource and partner to staff, helping them communicate clearly and effectively Develop and maintain templates, tools, and guidance for consistent communications Support trainings and coaching to strengthen staff and board communication skills at all levels of the organization Reinforce best practices in accessible, inclusive, and respectful communication Help build a culture of clarity, responsiveness, and accountability in communications Support storytelling efforts by helping staff identify and capture compelling stories that reflect GGRC’s impact Identify growth areas and bring in third party experts as needed to strengthen the team’s communications skills External Communications Coordinate communications to priority audiences, including individuals with developmental disabilities, families, providers, policymakers, and community partners Support development and dis