DFR Public Information and Outreach Coordinator Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID C3F7300D-DCDC-4)

Description

Overview

The Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) is seeking to hire a DFR Public Information and Outreach Coordinator. DFR is a state agency that protects consumers while ensuring industry partners (Insurance, Securities, and Financial Institutions) operate in a responsible manner.

DFR is looking for an enthusiastic and capable candidate who will report directly and work collaboratively with the Executive Director to coordinate outreach, education, media requests; record management and requests; respond to requests for public information; and provide advice and duties as assigned to public and internal policy.

 

There is some flexibility to work from home for the right candidate.  The Department is currently supporting a hybrid telework environment, Monday through Friday. Requests to telework will be considered, with at least three days of in-person work at our Montpelier office required.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public, governmental and media relations.
• Knowledge of publication layout, printing, and desktop publishing.
• Awareness of commercial financial services industry practices.
• Awareness of consumer, legal, and regulatory issues relating to banking, insurance, securities, and health care.
• Ability to conceptualize policy needs and achieve effective project collaboration among diverse professional groups.
• Ability to implement effective public education policies and programs.
• Ability to quickly grasp and explain new technical subjects.
• Ability to learn web site design conventions and editing.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of desktop publishing, design, and photography software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with website strategies, development, design, and digital accessibility in a content management environment such as Drupal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Knowledge of major social media platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Who May Apply

This position, DFR Public Information and Outreach Coordinator (Job Requisition #54402), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mary.Richter@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.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, with some travel occasionally required. Must be able to diplomatically respond to outside inquiries and to differences of opinion.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in policy, public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience in communications, public, government or media relations, policy writing or development, consumer education, or related field.

 

OR

 

Four (4) or more years of experience in policy, communications, public, government or media relations, policy writing or development, consumer education, or related field.

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

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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.

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