Annual Salary Range: $89,194.91 – $98,336.16

The Position

Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Community Engagement Coordinator/Public Information Officer serves as the District’s Public Information Officer, coordinating District public messaging, media relations, community engagement, and developing, sourcing, and implementing community-based safety education programs, providing community informational and educational outreach programs, evaluating service needs, recommending to the Fire Chief programs to meet identified needs, and serving as a community liaison to establish effective relationships on behalf of the District.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proven self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. They will have public speaking experience and possess excellent skills building strong relationships and working as a team with diverse groups of people. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing effective community outreach programs and activities. Public safety experience and grant writing/management is a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Timeline

Applications are due by March 22nd, 2026, at 11:59pm. Interviews will take place starting the following week of March 30, 2026. Complete your application, cover letter, resumé, and all supporting documentation, online at: https://www.sonomacountyfd.org/community-engagement-coordinator-public-information-officer-employment-application

Click here to view the full job announcement.

Tagged as: California Firefighter Jobs