Title:  Communications Director - Limited Service

Overview

The Department of Housing and Community Development seeks an experienced creative professional to lead its public relations and communications efforts. The Communications Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a proactive media outreach plan consistent with the goals and mission of the Department. Qualified applicants will have superior written and verbal communication skills, an attention to detail, experience in graphic design, the ability to successfully meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects. DHCD is remote work friendly. 

Who May Apply

This position, Communications Director - Limited Service (Job Requisition # 21002), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact Josh Hanford at Josh.Hanford@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

 

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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 must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations; with five years at a professional level managing marketing, public relations, communications, or advertising programs.

 

Note: Experience as defined above may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a six months for semester basis.

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
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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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.