medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, retirement plan, pension, remote work, hybrid
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Welcome
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Are you a master storyteller, media strategist, and public relations pro ready to amplify the voice of the Court? The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a bold and visionary Director of Communications & Public Information to lead its messaging and shape public understanding of the justice system. Reporting directly to the Court Executive Officer, this at-will executive position leads a dynamic, court-wide communications strategy encompassing media relations, public affairs, civic education, digital content, and internal communications. As the Court's Public Information Officer, you will serve as its spokesperson and primary liaison to the media, government agencies, and the public, promoting transparency and public trust in the judiciary.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties of this amazing role, please refer to the
job description.
First review of applications will take place the week of July 14, 2025. Candidates may upload an example of past work experience/portfolio samples as a supplement to their application. This step is not required.
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About the Riverside Superior Court
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Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."
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Competitive Compensation Package
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At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication! We offer:
- Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
- A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
- Optional deferred compensation programs
- Generous leave accruals
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Tuition discounts
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification
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Application Process
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All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. For earliest consideration, please apply by July 14, 2025. Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process. Step II: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process.
Step III:
Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview either in person or virtually using Zoom.
Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process may include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Interviews will tentatively take place mid to late August, with a projected start date of late September.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com. Reasonable Accommodations Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
FLSA Status: Exempt (At-will)
Reports to: Court Executive Officer
Amount of Travel Required: 20- 30%
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: M - F 8 hrs. minimum per day
Pay Scale ID / Level: DCPI / 12
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Superior Court of California - County of Riverside
$146,308.76 - $198,831.36 Annually
Jun 27, 2025