Own and coordinate multi-channel communications and public-facing content for the agency, ensuring cohesive digital assets, media relations, and stakeholder engagement across events and online platforms.

• Coordinating short term/long term communications plans
• Responsible for designing Council unified digital marketing materials and video content .
• Agency website maintenance through Mass.gov Content Management System (CMS)
• Media advisories and releases
• Oversee content and use of agency digital and social media platforms, provide oversight to staff regarding agency social media activities, monitor social media postings.
• Coordinate annual Legislative Reception and provide on-site operational support, including photography/videography, media relations, and event set up/breakdown, as well as coordinate marketing materials, signage, and event promotion.
• Assist in the planning and execution of the annual Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit, maintaining associated webpage through WordPress.
• Work alongside Primary Records Access Officer to coordinate public records requests and requests from government officials.
• Supporting biennial legislative bill sharing (briefing).
• Liaison to stakeholder groups and community engagement opportunities.

• Exhibit autonomy in implementing assignments; uses authority as appropriate for the position and accurately identifies actions requiring supervisory review and/or approval.
• Contribute and be a resource to State Plan goals and activities as assigned.
• Complete state mandatory and assigned professional development training that improves or expands on professional skills sets needed by the job function as well as the organization.
• Contribute and/or assist in the development of the MDDC’s State Plan and the completion of the Annual Program Performance Report.
• Assist in the development of special projects.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Must have at least two years’ experience or a bachelor’s degree with a major in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Must have strong written communication skills and some research experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations, including AP Style.
• Knowledge of marketing strategy and tactics.
• Demonstrated skill in external communications, public and media relations, social media, and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet time-pressure deadlines, and manage multiple tasks and priorities in meeting the demands of the position.
• Ability to write professionally, clearly, and succinctly.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and various social media platforms.
• Ability to maintain digital accessibility across materials.
• Experience with, or understanding of, podcast hosting platforms preferred.
• Experience with website management (WordPress), and email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact, Survey Monkey and Canva.
• Experience in using online tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram

• Ability to perform related duties.