The Port of Oakland is seeking candidates to fill the
positions of Director of Communications and Director of Human Resources.
The port’s communications leader plans, directs and executes
the port’s external and internal communications strategy, media relations and
public information programs. The job consists of, among other things, providing
strategic and tactical communications advice and consultation to the Board of
Directors, Executive Director and executive management team.
The Communication director is also expected to develop and
execute an internal communications strategy.
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Public
Relations, Mass Communications, or related field, plus seven years of
professional experience in corporate communications and/or public information
in a large complex organization, including at least two years with management
responsibility for leading and managing staff.
The port’s Director of HR position provides vision and
leadership in the development of all aspects of human resources. Candidates are
expected to have strategic knowledge of current human resources best practices
and trends, as well as an ability to define management issues, analyze problems
and produce solutions.
Minimum requirements include an undergraduate degree from an
accredited college or university plus five years of increasingly responsible
human resources management work experience. The port says its ideal candidate would
possess 7-10 years of senior human resources experience in a complex civil
service and unionized environment, with a Master’s degree being preferred.
Parties interested in either position can submit a letter of
interest and resume to Ms. Brett Byers at brett@thehawkinscompany.com, or Mr.
Bill Hawkins at bill@thehawkinscompany.com. Materials can also be mailed to:
The Hawkins Company, 11040 Bollinger Road, Suite E-216, San Ramon, CA 94582.
For additional information or questions, contact Brett Byers
at (323) 403-8279 or Bill Hawkins at (310) 348-8800. A brochure is available at
www.thehawkinscompany.com.
