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Director of External Affairs and Deputy Communications Director (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1 | Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut - Lt. Governor's Office -
Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Qualifications

LinkedIn
Editorial content writing
Employee onboarding
Staff supervision
Confidential information handling
Event planning project management
Content creation for general public
Constituent services
Staff scheduling
Client inquiry handling
Media management experience within government
Employee training
Event scheduling
X (Twitter)
Recruitment and selection
Bachelor's degree
Social media content creation
Special events experience
Implementing HR recruitment processes
Recruiting
Interviewing
Facebook
Strategic communications
Social media content videography
Media inquiry handling
Senior level
Onboarding process management
Internship placement programs experience
Instagram
Public relations content creation

Full Job Description

The State of Connecticut, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Director of External Affairs and Deputy Communications Director (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1). The individual will plan and execute public events, lead digital communications strategy and execution, oversee constituent services, and co-manage the office’s internship program.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3-1 and 5-198 (10) and (18) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Event planning: Plan, execute, and staff public events hosted by the Lt. Governor.
Memorandum drafting: Prepare and draft memos for events attended by the Lieutenant Governor.
Social media: Develop and execute regular social media content across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Digital content: Produce short‑form video content featuring the Lt. Governor.
Constituent services: Oversee all constituent inquiries received and determine the appropriate routing to state agencies, legislators, or municipal officials.
Acting Communications Director: Serve as Acting Communications Director during absences, including handling press coordination, drafting statements, and updating the website as needed.
Internship program: Co-manage recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervision of interns.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Full-time
First shift
Location: Hartford, CT
Office/on-site work environment

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected] (Opens in a New Window).
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at [email protected] (Opens in a New Window).

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor this class serves as an assistant in a wide variety of administrative, staff or liaison functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Communications and digital content creation experience
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
Experience managing sensitive and confidential information with discretion
A bachelor’s degree
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to shifting priorities

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