Public Affairs and Communications Director

The City of Roseville, California, invites experienced and forward-thinking public-sector leaders to apply for the position of Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) Director. Reporting to the City Manager, this executive-level role provides strategic and operational leadership for a highly visible department that ensures effective communications and legislative advocacy for a large, full-service municipal organization.  Our ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and relationship builder known for their professionalism, political acumen, sound judgment, sensitivity to community issues and being a connected industry expert.  They will be adept at navigating complex organizations, fostering trust with elected officials, and building strong collaborative partnerships across City departments, the media and broader community. 

An ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Broad knowledge of best practices in communications and marketing techniques, public relations and community outreach, with the ability to be agile in meeting digital accessibility standards and embracing new technologies
• A strong track record of people-first leadership, including succession planning, performance management, staff development, and organizational culture-building
• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences, working with executive teams, and collaborating with other departments and public agencies
• The ability to balance visionary leadership with practical execution, keeping projects moving forward while maintaining high standards of communication and brand presence as an employer of choice
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Apply today to this unique opportunity to lead an innovative, strategic, and award-winning communications and legislative affairs team known for excellence, successful brand and public meeting management, and support of a dynamic and growing City!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in communications or public relations, including three years of administrative and management responsibility.

AND
Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

AND
License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of an Accredited Public Relations (APR) certificate issued by the Public Relations Society of America or California Association of Public Information Officials is desirable.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary:  $155,020 – $207,742 DOE/DOQ, PLUS Benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY 

For first consideration, submit your resume and cover letter by September 1, 2026.  The position is Open Until Filled.

SAVE THE DATE

Interviews will tentatively take place on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th (in person).  Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

For first consideration, apply through the City’s website roseville.ca.gov/jobs by September 1, 2026. The position is Open Until Filled.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Sukhy Dhillon, at [email protected] or 916-774-5475.