Minority Deputy Communications Director (Democrat Caucus) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Press Inquiries, Press Conferences, Photography, Media Monitoring, Microsoft Office, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Multitasking, Confidentiality, Legislative Process, State Government, Professional Photography

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Summary of Position: Provides communications assistance to staff of the House Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Director of Communications. Essential functions include: 1.Prepares written materials including press releases, weekly columns, speeches and articles 2.Assists Members of the House Minority Caucus with press inquiries 3.Assists Minority Director of Communications in coordinating press conferences 4.Takes photographs of official legislative events in absence of Constituent Outreach Coordinator 5.Monitors issues in the press 6.Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Director of Communications or Minority Leadership Knowledge Skills and Abilities: •Understands news media sources and procedures •Understands legislative process and terminology •Understands state government •Experience with Microsoft Office •Communicates effectively both orally and in writing •Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines •Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work •Understands how to use professional photographic equipment Minimum Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree •One year of relevant work experience Benefits We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10%25 of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14%25 of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Downtown Parking Childbirth/Adoption leave Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Responsibilities

The Minority Deputy Communications Director provides communications assistance to the House Minority Caucus staff and prepares various written materials. They also assist with press inquiries and coordinate press conferences under the direction of the Minority Director of Communications.