Public Affairs & Communications Assistant

Mass; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to manage communications, produce newsletters, and coordinate press releases for internal and public audiences. You will support external affairs, develop media relationships, and oversee department publications.

The role requires solid written and oral communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet short deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint and Word.
• Availability for 24-hour on-call status as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local print and radio media.
• Familiarity with social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across departments.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce a monthly newsletter and weekly press releases.
• Coordinate monthly newsletter production, printing, and distribution.
• Write and distribute weekly press releases; inform community of initiatives.
• Prepare letters and materials for department initiatives.
• Manage the department's social media campaigns and audience reach.
• Provide staffing/coverage for events related to the Department.
• Lead external affairs initiatives, including research and project management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of office policies and procedures.
• Support media relations and community engagement activities.
• Maintain editorial standards across communications.

Skills

Superior communication

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Oral and written communication

Social media knowledge

Interpersonal rapport

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

College-level courses in communications/journalism/criminal justice

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to manage communications, produce newsletters, and coordinate press releases for internal and public audiences. You will support external affairs, develop media relationships, and oversee department publications.

The role requires solid written and oral communication, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced government environment.