Date Posted:

January 20, 2023

Salary:

$143,103 to $257,190 per year

Description:

The newly established Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department coordinates services and interventions for justice-impacted populations before and at each potential intercept with justice systems. Services are evidence-based, client-centered, and informed by the experiences of people with justice involvement. The Director of External Affairs leads the External Affairs and Communications team to oversee external communication strategies, build external advocacy programs and promote community engagement. The individual selected for the role will hold a broad understanding of the department’s services and programs and serve as the key contact and spokesperson for the department’s policy issues. The Director of External Affairs will lead community engagement, advocate for the department, manage legislative affairs, respond to media requests, and through subordinate staff oversee marketing consultants and external public relations firms.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in government and/or government affairs, politics and/or policymaking, and community relations. In addition, the candidate will have two years of experience supervising communication professionals or consultants; and a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

How to Apply:

Please go to https://bit.ly/3wz0Yct to create a profile and submit your resume, letter of interest, degree verification, and three professional references.

Filing Deadline:

2/10/2023