Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a communications and engagement strategy to promote awareness of the OIG’s mission and work.
• Serves as the OIG’s primary liaison for press matters and public-facing events with the public, the state government, community organizations, academic institutions, and law enforcement and other oversight partners.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs public programs, outreach events, and educational presentations and trainings to enhance understanding of independent oversight and foster engagement with the OIG.
• Advises OIG leadership on messaging, media strategy, and external communications.
• Develops and manages the OIG’s digital presence, including social media platforms and website content, and develops and evaluates engagement metrics to improve outreach efforts.
• Creates multi-media content that clearly and effectively conveys the work of the OIG in advancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in state government.
• Works collaboratively with other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and others to design and implement programs and initiatives promoting integrity, transparency, and public trust in government.
• Oversees and coordinates the Inspector General’s participation in public events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, public relations, public administration, journalism, political science, or a related relevant field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, government relations, or external affairs and community outreach efforts.
• Experience in or knowledge of the development and implementation of strategic communications plans, including media relations, digital communications, and public outreach approaches and strategy.
• Demonstrated writing, editing, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive matters clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with social media platforms, website management, and digital engagement analytics.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, exercise sound judgment, and represent an organization professionally in public.
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter and adept multitasker, who has strong judgment, sound discretion, a collegial attitude, and the ability to set and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience working in government, law, public policy, oversight, or a related public sector environment is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in or with, or substantial knowledge of Delaware state government is preferred, but not required.
• Prior working experience with multi-media and graphic design programs is preferred but not required.