The roots of the Human Rights Commission go back to 1964, when the modern day civil rights movement manifested in San Francisco through demonstrations against hotels, supermarkets, drive-in restaurants and automobile showrooms that discriminated against African Americans. In early 1964, Mayor John F. Shelley appointed an Interim Committee on Human Relations, which subsequently recommended to the Board of Supervisors that a permanent Human Rights Commission be established. In July 1964, the Board of Supervisors passed the recommendation, and Mayor Shelley signed an ordinance establishing the Human Rights Commission. From 1964, the Human Rights Commission grew in response to City government's mandate to address the causes of and problems resulting from prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination. The Mayor and the Board of Supervisors gave the Human Rights Commission more and broader powers and duties to address these problems, and passed additional ordinances, which were implemented by the Human Rights Commission. In June 1990, the voters of San Francisco established the Human Rights Commission as a Charter Commission (see Section 3.699-5 of the Charter).For over 50 years, HRC has grown in response to San Francisco’s mandate to address the causes of and problems resulting from prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination. We:
Advocate for human and civil rights;
Investigate and mediate discrimination complaints;
Resolve community disputesand issues involving individual or systemic illegal discrimination; and
Provide technical assistance, information and referrals to individuals, community groups, businesses and government agencies related to human rights and social services.
The Human Rights Commission is looking for a qualified graphic artist to join our team. Under general supervision the graphic artist, performs specialized manual and/or desktop-published illustrating and art work in connection with the preparation of presentation drawings, publications, public information releases and similar media; and performs related duties as required.The duties include creating content to share information about HRC programs and initiatives, through flyers, brochures, social media and online platforms.ProjectsIn addition to general office support, the position will help develop collateral for a variety of projects and initiatives including Opportunities for All, the Dream Keeper Initiative, and others as assigned.Dream Keeper Initiative
Website design
Flyers for events and activities
Slides and programs
Reports and infographics
Office of Racial Equity
Charts and graphs
Dashboards
Reports
Opportunities for All
Summer Report
Forms and applications
Flyers, brochures and informational documents
Appointment TypeThis position is a Permanent-Exempt Appointment. The position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.Education:Possession of an Associate in Arts degree (two year degree) from an accredited college or university with coursework in graphic art or designExperience:General Specialty: One (1) year of professional experience in graphic art or web design.Additional Information
Salary: 5322 - Graphic Artist (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=5322&setId=COMMN)
Application Deadline: March 6, 2024
Selection Process and Timeline:Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to give application status updates. While we are not able to reach out to every applicant, the hiring manager will contact you directly after the filing deadline if your skills and experiences are a strong match for the position.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About The Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)
Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)
Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#copies)
Diversity Statement
For any questions regarding the position or hiring process- please contact the recruitment analyst, Kristen Erbst, at kristen.erbst@sfgov.orgThe 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.
