Director, Department on the Status of Women (0961)

Reporting directly to the Commission on the Status of Women for performance plans & appraisals the Executive Director is responsible for providing the leadership and direction necessary for the successful management of the department consistent with the strategic plan set by the Commission on the Status of Women. The Executive Director will focus on developing and managing new initiatives as well as enhancing strengthening and managing existing programs. They will continue to develop and maintain external relationships while overseeing communications social enterprises and public education. The Director will lead interagency efforts to develop and revitalize underserved communities and to ensure gender equity and accessibility to all citizens.

Skills and Experience of the Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to foster and maintain relationships at all levels and with key constituencies using excellent oral and written communication skills to generate consensus
• Ability to develop and communicate a shared vision of future needs
• A proven track record of collaboratively and harmoniously working with other City departments elected officials local regional and state governments commissions/boards outside agencies residents and other key stakeholders in achieving goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability in effectively leading and managing organizational development and cultural change; leading and balancing a bold vision with strategic planning and tactical implementation
• Highly effective communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence and maturity who demonstrates cultural competence active listening and responsiveness
• Committed to staff development and supporting staff in carrying out their responsibilities
• Knowledgeable of legislative processes and gender equity principles womens rights policy work
• Strong advocate for gender-equitable policies
• Knowledgeable of commercial youth sexual exploitation and youth homelessness
• Sensitivity to and belief in empowering domestic violence survivors and/or human trafficking survivors

Essential Duties:

1. Coordinates and directs the activities of the Department on the Status of Women; supervises the development and implementation of key initiatives of the Strategic Plan and collaborates with other affected local state federal and international departments or agencies in such development and implementation; formulates work program assigns schedules and reviews the program of work; prepares and administers departmental budget and directs the maintenance of necessary records and reports.
2. Directs the development of gender-based violence prevention programs and other City initiatives to address womens needs which includes research analysis design writing and editing of reports.
3. Acts as an advisor to the Commission; convenes the Board of Supervisors the Mayor Commission other City departments public agencies and civic organizations to discuss policy issues and provide education.
4. Directs staff in researching issues facing women and girls gathers data and insights on gender equity within the City and identifies resources and development of action plans.
5. Prioritizes and aligns programs and initiatives to new strategic direction and pivoting to changes in law and society.
6. Develops annual program and project budgets in collaboration with program staff and manages the efficient and effective use of the agencys resources.
7. Identifies and mitigates risks seeks opportunities for enhancing resources and financial capital to ensure ongoing implementation of objectives.
8. Builds strategic partnerships with City Departments elected officials outside agencies and other key stakeholders and represents the Department and Commission at interdepartmental committees.
9. Directs the preparation of agenda for regular and special Commission meetings and reports; explains advises and recommends action on all calendar and policy matters before the commission.
10. Values ethics integrity and transparency.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
2. Six (6) years of managerial experience in gender equity policy and/or legislation or the promotion and protection of womens rights all of which must include supervisory experience.
3. Substitution: Additional work experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. One year of experience is equal to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications:

Possession of an advanced degree such as a law degree Masters degree or higher in womens studies social science political science law public policy management business or a related field with a focus on gender studies human rights or womens rights.

Additional Information :

Application and Selection Process:

This position is considered open until a final selection has been made. Candidates must apply by August 1 2025.

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through our online job portal. Select the Im Interested button and follow instructions on the screen to apply.

Please include the following items with your online application: 

• Cover letter with your reasons for applying; and
• Comprehensive resume

Please note that a resume itself will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and therefore it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up to date. Also applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses: @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and @.

After we receive these application materials we will invite only the most highly qualified candidates to interview. We plan to conduct interviews in August/September and will forward the names of the top candidates to Mayor Daniel Lurie. We expect to conduct detailed background checks and to make an offer by August/September. This timeframe is preliminary and subject to change. Please direct your confidential inquiries and questions regarding this career opportunity to Tina Lim at .

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.