DFR Public Information and Outreach Coordinator

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) is seeking to hire a DFR Public Information and Outreach Coordinator. DFR is a state agency that protects consumers while ensuring industry partners (Insurance, Securities, and Financial Institutions) operate in a responsible manner.

DFR is looking for an enthusiastic and capable candidate who will report directly and work collaboratively with the Executive Director to coordinate outreach, education, media requests; record management and requests; respond to requests for public information; and provide advice and duties as assigned to public and internal policy.

There is some flexibility to work from home for the right candidate.  The Department is currently supporting a hybrid telework environment, Monday through Friday. Requests to telework will be considered, with at least three days of in-person work at our Montpelier office required.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public, governmental and media relations.
• Knowledge of publication layout, printing, and desktop publishing.
• Awareness of commercial financial services industry practices.
• Awareness of consumer, legal, and regulatory issues relating to banking, insurance, securities, and health care.
• Ability to conceptualize policy needs and achieve effective project collaboration among diverse professional groups.
• Ability to implement effective public education policies and programs.
• Ability to quickly grasp and explain new technical subjects.
• Ability to learn web site design conventions and editing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of desktop publishing, design, and photography software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with website strategies, development, design, and digital accessibility in a content management environment such as Drupal.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Knowledge of major social media platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Environmental Factors

  Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, with some travel occasionally required. Must be able to diplomatically respond to outside inquiries and to differences of opinion.