COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR FOR BUDGET

Search by keyword (e.g. County, Job Title etc.) Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. Date: Jan 8, 2025 Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60661 Job Requisition ID: 44115 Agency: Office of the Governor Closing Date/Time: 01/21/2025 County: Cook; DeKalb; DuPage; Kane; Kankakee; Lake Number of Vacancies: 1 ****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING**** Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV). You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV. RESPONSIBILITIES The Communications Coordinator for Budget is responsible for managing communications plans, public materials, media inquiries, and research projects related to the state budget and other economic development initiatives. The position would lead on drafting and coordinating communications documents related to the budget, including the budget book, budget briefings and decks, press releases, talking points, or other public documents. The position must work with a range of budget experts to help synthesize complex policy, information, and data into language easy for the public to understand. This person will be the primary liaison between the Governor's Office (GO) communications team and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB). Additionally, this position will perform other tasks as assigned that support the overall mission of the Governor's Office Communications Team, including duties that support the State's economic and business development initiatives. RELATIONSHIP TO THE POSITION OF OTHER POSITIONS The Communications Coordinator for Budget is under the administrative supervision of the GO Deputy Chief of Staff of Communications, or their designee. The Communications Coordinator for Budget will also assist the Director of GOMB, or their designee, during the state budgeting process and legislative process. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires knowledge, skills, and professional development equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree with courses in journalism, English, or public speaking, public administration, or another degree with a significant relationship to the above tasks. Preferred Qualifications and Skills (in order of significance): Communications experience in state or other governmental units in either budget/fiscal policy, economic development, education funding, public safety, municipal finance or capital project planning/funding management. A commitment to public sector involvement and to public policy issues, and an understanding of or willingness to learn the policy-making process. Ability to work in a high-paced, fluid environment, providing accurate information frequently on very short timelines. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects. Ability to interact well with agency representatives, constituents, and legislative and Governor's Office staff. An enthusiastic approach to work, to identify potential problems before they form and to offer solutions. Other Required Characteristics: Requires strong conceptual, communication, reading, composition, comprehension, interpersonal skills, analytical skills, and supervisory and leadership skills. Must be able to work as part of a team, take initiative, and meet deadlines. Must be a critical thinker, detail oriented, have a professional attitude, be reliable, and can multitask under pressure. WORK LOCATION The Communications Coordinator for Budget will work out of the Governor's Office in Chicago. SALARY/COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND POSITION CLASSIFICATION Starting annual salary: $70,000 The agency offers paid parental leave, military and peace corps leave, and school visitation leave. The agency is committed to allowing flexible work options for disabled candidates. As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Equal employment opportunity is the policy of GOMB. All employees hired and promoted have been and will continue to be selected from all candidates on the basis of qualifications necessary to perform the job well. The GOMB does not discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant on the basis of their actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring promotions, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other terms and conditions of employment. Work Hours: Varies upon required duties. Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661 Agency Contact: Charli Steele Job Family: Office & Administrative Support; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-13