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Communications and Outreach Coordinator

State of Vermont · Montpelier, VT · Yesterday
Full-time

Overview

The Workforce Development Division (WFD) is seeking a Communications & Outreach Coordinator to ensure Vermonters, employers, and community partners are aware of and able to access the employment, training, and workforce development services available through the Vermont Department of Labor and its partners. The Communications & Outreach Coordinator will coordinate communication efforts across WFD and its regional teams, develop messaging and content for various audiences and platforms, and support outreach initiatives throughout the state.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate communication efforts across WFD and its regional teams
  • Develop messaging and content for a variety of audiences and platforms
  • Serve as a point person for public-facing activities such as job fairs, hiring events, workshops, and community outreach
  • Maintain and strategically manage promotional materials
  • Contribute to broader department communication needs as part of the Commissioner's office communications team
  • Provide backup capacity for media inquiries and assist with public information, meetings, FOIA requests, and other external communications
  • Translate complex programs and services into clear, engaging communications
  • Work across regions and programs
  • Manage competing priorities
  • Move projects from concept through completion
  • Develop a communication strategy
  • Write and edit content
  • Coordinate an event
  • Work with partners
  • Respond to emerging communication needs

Requirements

  • Two (2) years or more of experience in communications, public or media relations, marketing, policy writing, or consumer education
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, advertising, English, or technical and business writing (preferred)

Qualifications

  • Ability to translate complex programs and services into clear, engaging communications
  • Comfortable working across regions and programs
  • Experience managing competing priorities
  • Experience moving projects from concept through completion
  • Experience developing a communication strategy
  • Experience writing and editing content
  • Experience coordinating an event
  • Experience working with partners
  • Experience responding to emerging communication needs

Benefits

The State of Vermont offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • A qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

Total compensation is approximately 30% of your total compensation, which includes:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • A qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Schedule

Duties are performed in an office setting. Incumbent must have available private transportation for completion of field assignments on a timely basis. Weekend and evening duty may be anticipated. Certain promotional activities, required convention attendance, etc. may require overnight stays away from home.

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