Communications Director for the Minority Caucus

Schedule: Full-time

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Oversees the provision of media assistance to the Minority Leader and members of the Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Caucus Chief of Staff.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.):

1. Works with the Minority Leader and Minority Chief of Staff to develop comprehensive communications strategy for the Minority Caucus

2. Acts as official spokesperson for the Minority Leader and Minority Caucus

3. Consults with Minority House Members, Minority staff and with news media representatives about legislative public policy and issues

4. Writes talking points, press releases, legislative columns and other articles for use by Members

5. Coordinates Minority Caucus press events and social media toolkits

6. Attends legislative sessions, hearings and meetings

7. Monitors news reports and other information about the legislature

8. Works as a team with other directors to advise the Minority Chief of Staff and the Minority Caucus

9. Supervises and directs all Minority communications staff

10. Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Chief of Staff

The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Understands news media sources and procedures

• Understands legislative process and terminology

• Understands state government

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Conducts legislative and policy research

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines

• Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances

• Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work

• Understands supervisory/management concepts and principles

• Works as part of a team

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% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

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Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.