BGS Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) is seeking an experienced, creative, and detail-oriented professional to serve as our Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager. This role will lead efforts to advance the Department’s legislative priorities, manage risk through strategic communication, and highlight the essential work BGS performs to support state government operations.

The Manager will closely with project teams to develop and implement communication and advocacy strategies that inform and engage key stakeholders. This includes monitoring legislative activity, drafting internal and external materials such as talking points and fact sheets, planning public events, and expanding BGS’s creative content and outreach initiatives. The position will also serve as a liaison to legislators and a wide range of partners across state government.

Join us in providing essential services to support state government operations!

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, and some travel to outside meetings, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours will be required. 

Quick deadlines for important reports and need for sensitive communication under challenging and difficult situations may be required. Interacts and communicates directly with senior Department leaders, other state agencies, staff, legislators and constituents under stressful conditions.