Overview
The Vermont Commission on Women seeks an energetic, skilled, and resourceful person who is dedicated to gender equity and social justice to join our tight-knit, highly collaborative team. The Communications and Outreach Coordinator contributes to our mission of advancing rights and opportunities for women, girls, and gender-expansive people in Vermont through day-to-day communications management and strategic public relations and marketing; developing and implementing public education initiatives, materials, and campaigns; representing the Commission at public settings and in coalitions; and contributing to a variety of projects including events and programs. Work is done under the direction of the Executive Director with a high degree of autonomy, and much of it may be done remotely.
Who May Apply
This position, Commission onWomen Communications & Outreach Coordinator (Job Requisition #49744), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact cary.brown@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting. Some travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation may be needed. Strong differences of opinion and persons under stress may be encountered for which tact and diplomacy are necessary. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, outreach, marketing, public relations, social or human services, or other pertinent field AND two (2) years or more of experience in communications, outreach, marketing, and public relations.
OR
Four (4) years or more of experience in communications, outreach, marketing, and public relations.
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.