Director of Communications 1 (Hybrid)

Civicworks; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks seeks a Director of Communications for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC). The role leads a centralized communications function, reporting to the Commissioner, and shapes agency-wide messaging across formats with plain language and accessibility.

It supports major initiatives and sensitive announcements while enhancing transparency and internal alignment. The position collaborates with leadership to advance OEC’s mission to serve over 200,000 young children, parents, and

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public affairs, and content development.
• Experience developing and editing materials for diverse audiences.
• Experience translating complex policy, program, data, or operational content into plain language.
• Experience producing communication materials across multiple formats including reports, digital content, newsletters, and presentations.
• Experience supporting executive or leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a centralized communications function for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
• Develop agency-wide communications strategies and standards.
• Produce high-quality content across multiple formats with plain language and accessibility.
• Manage communications during major initiatives and sensitive announcements.
• Strengthen internal alignment and external transparency while supporting OEC's mission.

Skills

Communications

Public affairs

Content development

Plain language

Executive support

Job description

The Director of Communications 1 will establish and lead a centralized communications function for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), reporting to the Commissioner and leadership teams. The role involves developing agency-wide communications strategies, producing high-quality content across multiple formats, ensuring plain language and accessibility, and managing communications during major initiatives and sensitive announcements. This position strengthens internal alignment and external transparency while supporting OEC's mission to serve over 200,000 young children, parents, and caregivers annually.

Key qualifications:

• Experience in communications, public affairs, and content development
• Experience developing and editing materials for diverse audiences
• Experience translating complex policy, program, data, or operational content into plain language
• Experience producing communication materials across multiple formats including reports, digital content, newsletters, and presentations
• Experience supporting executive or leadership teams