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2 weeks ago

Director of Communications – Department of Human Services (DoHS)

WV Department of Human Services

USA (On-site)Full time$75K/yr – $85K/yr
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6 months ago

Tourism Program Specialist 1 - Commerce - Natural Resources - Summers Co.

WV Department of Human Services

Summers County, WV (On-site)Full time
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6 months ago

Lottery Marketing Specialist - Revenue - Lottery Commission - Kanawha Co.

WV Department of Human Services

Kanawha County, WV (On-site)Full time

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WV Department of Human Services logo

Director of Communications – Department of Human Services (DoHS)

WV Department of Human Services

USA (On-site)

$75K/yr - $85K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive
2 weeks ago
WV Department of Human Services logo

Tourism Program Specialist 1 - Commerce - Natural Resources - Summers Co.

WV Department of Human Services

Summers County, WV (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeEntry level2+ years exp.
6 months ago
WV Department of Human Services logo

Lottery Marketing Specialist - Revenue - Lottery Commission - Kanawha Co.

WV Department of Human Services

Kanawha County, WV (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeMid level2+ years exp.
6 months ago
WV Department of Human Services logo
WV Department of Human Services

Director of Communications – Department of Human Services (DoHS)

USA (On-site)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead comprehensive public engagement and crisis communications for state-level governance, working directly with executive offices and stakeholders to align strategy, rapid-response, and multi-channel campaigns.

  • Own executive messaging and rapid-response planning across media and events.
  • Oversee multi-channel public education campaigns and accessibility/compliance.
  • Manage relationships with government officials, media, and partners under tight deadlines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Executive Collaboration: Partner directly with the Governor’s Office, Secretary of Human Services, Legislature, and key stakeholders to align public engagement with strategic goals.
  • Crisis & Media Command: Serve as the primary architect for rapid-response planning and high-profile risk mitigation. Author executive statements and direct on-site press logistics for legislative sessions, hearings, and briefings.
  • Campaigns & Digital Ecosystems: Oversee multi-channel strategies (web, social, traditional press) and execute large-scale public education campaigns.
  • Compliance: Ensure all communications meet accessibility standards (ADA, plain language), multi-language translation protocols, and public disclosure laws.
  • On-Site Operational Leadership: Provide hands-on direction during mandatory, high-priority events, including agency press conferences, State Legislative sessions, and emergency operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
  • Public Sector PR & Media: Extensive experience in strategic communications, public relations, and public media management within complex organizational or public sector environments.
  • Crisis Management: Proven track record in rapid-response planning and high-profile risk mitigation.
  • Legislative & Policy Fluency: Deep familiarity with federal and state legislative processes; skilled at translating complex policy into accessible public narratives.
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Proven success supervising communications staff and managing relationships with government officials, news media, and community partners under tight deadlines.
  • Tools & Compliance: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and digital content management tools. Strong understanding of ADA standards and public disclosure requirements.
  • Emergency Operations: Experience handling public information oversight during active emergency operations and utilizing media data to pivot strategies.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Planning: Secure state retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid leave (vacation/sick time) and paid state holidays.
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WV Department of Human Services

The West Virginia Department of Human Services promotes a thriving and healthy West Virginia through providing access to critical health care, essential social services and benefits, and trusted information, with a special emphasis on vulnerable populations.

Founded in 1989
Charleston, West Virginia, USA
491 employees (29 in marketing)
dohs.wv.gov

Salaries

Posted range

$75K/yr – $85K/yr

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
3.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$343
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.6%
Direct
43.8%
Referral
5.4%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~491

Recent News

‘A change for the worse’ — Lawmakers troubled by DoHS treatment of WV foster care providers
Dec 10, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
Human Service Secretary Says West Virginia Taking Federal Child Welfare Audit Seriously
Dec 10, 2025 • theintelligencer.net
Psychiatric treatment facility for children to close in Cabell, reducing state’s options for kids
Nov 25, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
Sale of West Virginia state-owned long-term care hospitals complete
Nov 4, 2025 • News and Sentinel
Court to consider WV’s attempt to sell off state-owned nursing homes
Oct 27, 2025 • McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Proposed sale of West Virginia state-owned hospitals valued at $140 million
Oct 1, 2025 • News and Sentinel
WV foster care listening tour report says there’s ‘more focus on blame than solving problems’
Sep 12, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
'A lot of challenges:' DoHS secretary says PATH system still not meeting expectations
Sep 8, 2025 • WCHS
Lingering questions about the sale of state nursing facilities
Aug 15, 2025 • Real WV
Morrisey: West Virginia to sell four long-term health care facilities
Aug 13, 2025 • News and Sentinel
West Virginia Secretary of Health Announces New Dementia Services Director
Aug 7, 2025 • West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (.gov)
Costs for WV psych hospital top $128M; community homes for people with disabilities still lag
Jul 9, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
Morrisey approves $738K in emergency spending on out-of-state vendors to fix WV foster care
Jun 11, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
Disability Rights West Virginia calls for contract worker reform at state health facilities
Jun 5, 2025 • WV MetroNews
Review finds few examples of DEI within West Virginia departments and agencies
May 24, 2025 • News and Sentinel
New Human Services secretary inherited a broken WV foster care system. He promises improvements.
May 20, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
Attorneys suing over WV’s troubled foster care system seek to review lawsuit, request new judge
May 14, 2025 • West Virginia Watch
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work
Apr 1, 2025 • ABC News
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
Mar 26, 2025 • The New York Times
West Virginia judge orders monitor for foster kids in hotels as another dismisses a federal suit
Mar 2, 2025 • CBS News
West Virginia foster care kids living in hotels raises safety concerns
Feb 25, 2025 • WOWK 13 News
‘They’re all damaged.’ Despite progress, West Virginia is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need
Jan 28, 2025 • Mountain State Spotlight
West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces Closure of West Virginia Children's Home
Dec 31, 2024 • West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (.gov)
Justice’s promised child crisis center never materialized at closing West Virginia Children’s Home
Nov 22, 2024 • West Virginia Watch
DoHS Announces Forthcoming Closure of West Virginia Children’s Home
Nov 19, 2024 • West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (.gov)
Elkins Foster Care Facility To Close, While More Youth Enter State Care
Nov 19, 2024 • West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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