Communications Director Legislative Senior Aide I Grade N18
Communications Director Legislative Senior Aide I Grade N18
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$ 60513 - 85232
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About the Position
The expected salary for this role on hire is: $60513 $85232
WHO WE ARE
As an AtLarge Democrat Councilmember Glassrepresentsall 1.1 million residents of Montgomery County and is the first openly LGBTQ member of the County Council. A former CNN journalist Councilmember Glass actively uses social media to connect with constituents explain complex policies and share the stories of our diverse communities.
WHO WE ARELOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass isseekinga strategic creative and digitally savvy Communications Director to lead the offices communications and public engagement efforts. This is a dynamic role for a strong writer and storyteller who understands how to use digital media to drive conversations build community and elevate progressive policy work at the local level.
What Youll Be Doing
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Councilmembers digital communications strategy including daily management of content across social media platforms.
Draft compelling accessible content including press releasesbi weeklynewsletters social media posts talking points proclamations opeds and more.
Produce and edit videos graphics and photography to support policy storytelling and public engagement.
Monitor news and public conversations relevant to Montgomery County andidentifyproactive communications opportunities.
Respond to media inquiries and coordinate press events and interviews.
Work closely with the Councilmember Chief of Staff and legislative team to ensure messaging reflects the Councilmembers values and policy priorities.
To be considered for this position candidates must complete all application materials including: 1cover letter2resume3three references4a brief pressfocused writing sample and5two sample social media graphics.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:One 1 year of progressively responsible experience in legislative/policy research or professionallevel experience preferably with a background in communications.
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelors Degree.
Equivalency:An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified placed on the Referred List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade or higher will be placed on the Referred List as a Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
To be considered for this position candidates must complete all application materials including: 1cover letter2resume3three references4a brief pressfocused writing sample and5two sample social media graphics.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
3 years of professional work in communications and earned media preferably in elected officials office public affairs community engagement advocacy or a related area.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a clear active voice and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience creating social media content that drives engagement and tells a story.
Proficiencyin digital content tools (Canva video editing apps/platforms etc..
Knowledge of or interest in Montgomery County issues including housing transportation equity education and the environment.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment meet deadlines and collaborate with a small hardworking team.
Availability to attend occasional evening and weekend events.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly as it relates to employment opportunities the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference refer to the Careers webpage onHiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation the Countys Public Employees (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employmentand the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
