BGS Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 8860B217-C3CE-4)

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Overview

The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) is seeking an experienced, creative, and detail-oriented professional to serve as our Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager. This role will lead efforts to advance the Department's legislative priorities, manage risk through strategic communication, and highlight the essential work BGS performs to support state government operations.

The Manager will closely with project teams to develop and implement communication and advocacy strategies that inform and engage key stakeholders. This includes monitoring legislative activity, drafting internal and external materials such as talking points and fact sheets, planning public events, and expanding BGS's creative content and outreach initiatives. The position will also serve as a liaison to legislators and a wide range of partners across state government.

Join us in providing essential services to support state government operations!

This position, BGS Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager (Job Requisition #52783), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Deputy Commissioner Emily Kisicki at emily.kisicki@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, 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. 

Quick deadlines for important reports and need for sensitive communication under challenging and difficult situations may be required. Interacts and communicates directly with senior Department leaders, other state agencies, staff, legislators and constituents under stressful conditions.

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

OR

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

Experience with web-based content management and SEO.

Experience with graphic design.

Experience with legislative relations and advocacy. 

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

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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.