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Job Title: Communications Officer

Job Requisition ID: 46852

Closing Date: 05/12/25

Salary: $7,966, a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as a Communications Officer. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Organize, execute and implement internal communication processes and strategies for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT); 
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve the communication’s division goals and objectives
  • Provide comprehensive support in event planning and communications, internal campaign management, and social media strategy, ensuring effective outreach and promotion of agency initiatives.

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

Essential Functions

  • Subject to management approval, serves as the Communications Officer, organizing, executing and implementing internal communication processes and strategies for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).
  • Develops and implements strategic plans to achieve the communication’s division goals and objectives.
  • Provides comprehensive support in event planning and communications, internal campaign management, and social media strategy, ensuring effective outreach and promotion of agency initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in general administration, business marketing, labor, or personnel.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in general administration, business marketing, labor, or personnel in a public or business organization.
     

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Three (3) years of professional experience designing, implementing, and evaluating internal communication strategies and processes to enhance organizational engagement, streamline information flow, and ensure effective message delivery to diverse internal audiences.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing content management systems (CMS) or communication workflow platforms to efficiently manage, track, and approve requests, ensuring streamlined processes and timely delivery of communication initiatives.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience creating high-quality content tailored for diverse communication platforms including newsletters, websites, emails, and digital signage to effectively reach and engage target audiences.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience applying advanced writing, editing, and communication skills to effectively develop and deliver messaging to enhance organizational reputation and outreach within a public or private organization.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience planning and coordinating events, managing internal communication campaigns, and promoting organizational culture and initiatives through strategic outreach efforts.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience using digital and social media platforms including assisting with content creation, developing engagement strategies, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize and enhance an organization's online presence and impact.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
     

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.