Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 1 month ago
Government and External Affairs Manager(Communications and Legislative Program Manager)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $166K/yrThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is currently hiring a Government and External Affairs Manager in Hartford, CT. This role involves leading initiatives to strengthen the agency's position in state government and service to its citizens, focusing on strategic messaging, legislative strategy, and relationship building with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage strategic messaging and materials to communicate the agency’s impact, priorities, and positions to legislators and policy makers; other agencies; federal, state, and local government officials; archival, museum, and library constituents; and citizens, ensuring all are informed about the agency’s breadth of functions
Support the State Librarian and other agency leadership to build and maintain collaborative relationships between CSL and state officials, other state and federal government entities, and professional and community organizations; cultivate legislative champions for agency programs
Develop and implement legislative and administrative strategy in tandem with the State Librarian and other agency leadership; prepare briefings, reports, and testimony for legislative committees and budget hearings
Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, budget initiatives, and policy developments for their effect on the agency and its constituents; work with agency administration to ensure compliance with new policies and enacted laws
Provide elected officials and staff with key information to assist with formulating state policy and resolving matters for constituents
Oversee the ongoing development and presentation of the agency’s public education and other programming
Contribute to grant application and management processes
Qualification
Required
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive issues
Preferred
Experience working in government relations and public policy at municipal, state, or federal levels
Experience in developing press releases, email social media communications or reports to support policy and outreach goals
Experience building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agencies leadership or institutional partners
Experience working with Connecticut's legislative and executive processes
Experience developing educational programs, presentations or events
Benefits
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
Founded in 1977
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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