Communications Administrator
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 117600 - 138000
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:55134
OpeningDate:04/28/2026
Closing Date: 05/11/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9800 - $11500 per month ($117600 - $138000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Family and Community Services (FCS) is seeking to hire a dynamic organized and detailed-oriented administrator to oversee the Bureau of Communications. This position in coordination with the DFCS Chief of Staff plans coordinates develops and facilitates in-person public-facing promotional events/activities statewide to generate awareness of existing and new FCS services and initiatives; directs and monitors via subordinate managers the planning managing testing implementing and evaluating of stakeholder engagement activities to explore design launch and promote the FCS vision mission values goals image and current/proposed programs/services via high-impact engagement activities e.g. focus groups listening sessions and/or town hall meetings); directs and monitors the planning and development of multicultural and multilingual communications documents and/or materials regarding FCS services initiatives and special projects/pilots; serves as an official FCS spokesperson on behalf of the IDHS/Secretary FCS Director and/or Chief of Staff at internal and external meetings conferences media events and/or retreats; and assists the FCS Director and/or Chief of Staff in developing written communication regarding special projects materials and informational notices. FCS is one of six divisions within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS) Administrator of the Bureau of Communications within the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS).
- Plans coordinates develops and facilitates in-person public-facing promotional events/activities statewide to generate awareness of existing and new FCS services and initiatives.
- Directs and monitors (via subordinate managers) the onsite planning managing testing implementing and evaluation of stakeholder engagement activities to explore design launch and promote the FCS vision mission values goals image and current/proposed programs/services via high-impact engagement activities (e.g. focus groups listening sessions and/or town hall meetings).
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Directs and monitors the planning and development of multicultural and multilingual communications documents and/or materials regarding FCS services initiatives and special projects/pilots.
- Assists the FCS Director and/or Chief of Staff in developing written communication regarding special projects materials and informational notices.
- Serves as an official FCS spokesperson on behalf of the DHS/Secretary FCS Director and/or Chief of Staff at internal and external meetings conferences media events and/or retreats.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative communications experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of professional experience in advertising marketing public relations media affairs branding and/or social media for a public or private organization.
- Four (4) years of professional experience translating complex data into clear accessible messaging/branding for diverse audiences in print digital broadcast media or other forms of communication.
- Four (4) years of professional experience working with computer software such as PowerPoint Prezi Word PDF Google Analytics Publisher Adobe InDesign Adobe Express in the development and maintenance of web content.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with the Americans with Disabilities Act Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act and other related web site industry standards and/or requirements.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing editing and managing social media and web content for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing implementing and evaluating new and revised methods procedures and performance standards and measurable deliverables to promote cutting-edge Public Information and/or Marketing.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:401 S Clinton St Chicago Illinois 60607
Division of Family & Community Services
Chief of Staff
Communications
Chicago
Work County:Cook
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being of everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time 12-hour & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment duringState employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Statement of Economic Interest
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Term Appointment
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Servicess discretion.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of thehomepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of thehomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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:
Required Experience:
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