DCF Communications and Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Waterbury, United States State of Vermont Full time
Overview

This position will be responsible for the daily communication, media planning, and coordination work at a professional level for the Department for Children and Families involving a wide range of complex policies. This position directs the department's public information and outreach, including public and media relations, social marketing campaigns, social media, website, graphic design, branding, and publications. Duties include media relations, serving as webmaster, digital media messaging, legislative tracking, and testimony preparation. Ideal candidate is adept at juggling multiple, time-sensitive issues, delegating as necessary, and proactively tracking tasks to completion. This position has extensive interactions with department leadership, subject matter experts, directors and managers, other state government and partner agencies, local, state, and federal officials, constituents, and journalists. Duties are performed with significant independence and the DCF Director of Operations provides direct supervision.

Who May Apply

This position, DCF Communications and Operations Manager (Job Requisition #50244), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact christine.cassel@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with significant travel to a variety of meetings, for which private means of transportation may be necessary. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Stress may be encountered from tight deadlines, conflicting opinions, and the result of public information and communication decisions. The incumbent must be skilled at conflict management and integrating various stakeholder viewpoints.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, media communications, or an equally pertinent field and one (1) year of experience in marketing, publicity, public relations, or public outreach.

OR

Associate's degree in English, journalism, media communications, or an equally pertinent field and two (2) years of experience in marketing, publicity, public relations, or public outreach.

OR

Three (3) years of experience in marketing, publicity, public relations, or public outreach.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 11 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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