Senior Communications & Public Affairs Professionals

Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) provides publicly funded social services for people in Allegheny County. As the largest human services funder in our region, serving more than 200,000 residents each year through more than 300 community-based agencies, our purpose is to support people during their most vulnerable times. Some of our services include child welfare, family strengthening and youth programs, the homeless system, behavioral health services, supports for people with intellectual disabilities or autism, and help for older adults.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following opportunities with our Executive Office in Communications & Public Affairs:

Senior Public Affairs Officer: $100-$110k/annually

Brief Overview: The ideal candidate will be an experienced, strategic professional capable of leading and elevating the agency’s communications and public engagement efforts. This senior leader will be responsible for shaping and executing the department’s overarching communication strategy—ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all audiences, platforms, and initiatives.

• High school diploma or GED AND five (5) years of experience at a leadership level managing communications functions and/or public affairs strategy for a large organization, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

Public Affairs Officer: $80-$88k/annually

Brief Overview: This role is ideal for a passionate communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to helping the public better understand and access vital human services. As the public voice of the agency, the PIO will play a central role in simplifying complex policies, amplifying impact stories, and ensuring transparent communication with the public, media, and internal stakeholders. This position requires an analytical thinker with strong writing skills, a deep sense of curiosity, and a passion for public service.

• High school diploma AND three (3) years of experience in public communications, journalism, government affairs, or a related field, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

Why DHS?

• You can make a big impact here. We stand out as one of the best human services organizations in the country. But we need problem-solvers, innovators, and terrific leaders to make sure we are smart in how we use our funding so that we reach the people who most need our help to make their lives better.

DHS strives to be the kind of place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to grow and do their best work.

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