Overview

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) seeks to fill the position of Outreach & Communications Coordinator. This position will work closely with the Attorney General herself, serving as the outreach/events coordinator, managing constituent correspondence, and providing general support for the Attorney General's Front Office.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Manage Attorney General's schedule, including coordination of travel, and assist with various Front Office scheduling needs as identified by Deputy Attorney General, Chief Assistant, or Chief of Staff.
Develop a weekly briefing book and support Chief of Staff in ensuring Attorney General is prepared for meetings and events.
Manage and track constituent correspondence and responses, including distribution of Front Office mail.
Assist Chief of Staff with communications needs, including preparing talking points for the Attorney General, scheduling media interviews, and assisting with press conferences.
Serve as a National Association of Attorneys General liaison and track training nominations and approvals with Deputy Attorney General.
Manage the Attorney General's Office's HR-related communications, including tracking on-boarding checklists for new staff, posting vacant positions, coordinating the office newsletter, and scheduling swearing-in ceremonies for new attorneys.
Organize office functions and employee recognitions and awards (including annual retreat, potlucks, awards, and years of service recognitions).
Serve as an HR contact for staff; attend Front Office weekly HR meetings.
Coordinate professional development and training for paralegals and legal assistants.
Attend weekly Senior Staff meetings.
Provide support for organization and execution of Attorney General's community outreach efforts with direction and supervision of Chief of Staff.

Given this position's primary responsibilities of public engagement and administrative support, it is incredibly important that the candidate possess skills that will enable them to perform at a high level and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. For instance, as the Attorney General's scheduler, the Outreach and Communications Coordinator must engage in a professional manner with other elected officials, public administrators, and concerned citizens requesting contact with the Attorney General. Additionally, as the manager of constituent correspondence, the Outreach and Communications Coordinator must utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems and assist Vermonters who contact the Attorney General's Office for help.

While this position is currently a temporary position, it will require a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and is expected to become a permanent exempt position on or around July 1, 2023. This position is classified as a Program Technician III by the Department of Human Resources.

Who May Apply

This position, Outreach & Communications Coordinator (Job Requisition #46210), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lauren Jandl at lauren.jandl@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominately in an office setting. Private means of travel should be available for occasional travel when appropriate. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR Associate's degree or higher AND three (3) years or more of experience above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

Two (2) years or more of experience as a Program Technician II with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is preferred, as well as an interest in public administration, law, public policy, or communications.

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.

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