Overview

Do you have a passion for public service, excel at deploying communication strategies, and know how to build strong relationships? The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) is seeking an experienced, creative, and detail-oriented communications professional to develop and execute approaches that help mitigate risk and effectively communicate the impact of our work on government operations. Daily responsibilities include working with project teams to develop strategic communication plans that engage and inform key stakeholders, growing BGS's creative content and outreach programs, monitoring media activity, public event planning, and drafting project talking points, facts sheets, and other internal and external communications materials. Consider joining our fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on providing essential services where you will be valued and receive great benefits! Position offers a hybrid telework schedule. marketing, public relations, outreach, community, advertising, graphic design

Who May Apply

This position, BGS Communications Coordinator (#46823), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jonathan Griffin at jonathan.a.griffin@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, with the ability to participate in BGS’s telework program, and some travel to outside meetings, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field AND two (2) or more years of experience in marketing, social media, communications, public relations, or related field.

OR

Four (4) or more years of experience in marketing, social media, communications, public relations, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with web-based content management and SEO.

Experience with graphic design.

Total Compensation

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.