Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Nashville Public Radio; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a Communications & Outreach Coordinator within the Workforce Development Division to coordinate communication efforts across regions and partner organizations. You will develop messaging, create content for multiple channels, and support outreach activities including job fairs and workshops.

This role requires translating complex programs into accessible communications, collaborating across teams, managing priorities, and contributing to broader department

Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience in communications, public or media relations, marketing, policy writing, or consumer education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication efforts across WFD and regional teams.
• Develop messaging and content for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Support outreach initiatives across Vermont with promotional materials and events.
• Serve on the department's communications team and assist with public information and FOIA requests.

Skills

Communications experience

Public relations

Marketing

Policy writing

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/marketing/journalism/advertising/English/technical writing

Job description

Overview

The Workforce Development Division (WFD) is seeking a Communications & Outreach Coordinator to ensure Vermonters, employers, and community partners are aware of and able to access the employment, training, and workforce development services available through the Vermont Department of Labor and its partners. As WFD's programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts continue to evolve, consistent, accessible, and coordinated communication is essential to increasing awareness and engagement.

The Communications & Outreach Coordinator will provide this capacity by coordinating communication efforts across WFD and its regional teams, developing messaging and content for a variety of audiences and platforms, and supporting outreach initiatives throughout the state. The position will help ensure that information about WFD programs and services is current, accurate, accessible, and presented in a clear and consistent manner.

The position will also strengthen WFD's ability to promote and support public-facing activities, including job fairs, hiring events, workshops, and community outreach. This includes coordinating promotional efforts, developing materials, working with community and employer partners, and helping regional teams reach the populations they serve. The coordinator will also maintain and strategically manage promotional materials so that WFD's resources are used effectively and consistently.

In addition to WFD responsibilities, the coordinator will serve on the Department's communications team within the Commissioner's office, contributing to broader department communication needs. The position will provide backup capacity for media inquiries and assist with public information, meetings, FOIA requests, and other external communications.

This position requires someone who can translate complex programs and services into clear, engaging communications; work across regions and programs; manage competing priorities; and move projects from concept through completion. The coordinator must be equally comfortable developing a communication strategy, writing and editing content, coordinating an event, working with partners, and responding to emerging communication needs.

Who May Apply

This position, Communications and Outreach Coordinator (Job Requisition #55639), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in an office setting. Incumbent must have available private transportation for completion of field assignments on a timely basis. Weekend and evening duty may be anticipated. Certain promotional activities, required convention attendance, etc. may require overnight stays away from home.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years or more of experience in communications, public or media relations, marketing, policy writing, or consumer education.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, advertising, English, or technical and business writing.

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: 12 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.