IN Auditor of State
Communications Consultant
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Job Description
- Req#: 444125
- Collaborate with team members throughout the agency to produce communications.
- Create and edit content for internal and external audiences.
- Create and edit content for topics and modes of communication, including website content, newsletters, letters, social media, and more.
- Create communications plans to strategize multi-faceted initiatives.
- Critically and flexibly review communications for effectiveness, market education, and news.
- Establish, maintain, and follow the communications style guide and related agency standards.
- Execute short- and long-term goals to support the DOR’s strategic plans.
- Identify, pitch, and develop messaging for emerging topics and events.
- Identify, pitch, develop, and improve upon content strategies as well as the processes and procedures that lead to content creation.
- Manage multiple priorities and deliverables.
- Implement social media campaigns for assigned projects and programs.
- Manage inter-agency project requests to determine timeline, approval, and execution.
- Manage the Communications Strategy calendar to help keep the team on track.
- Monitor social media feedback to identify ways to make improvements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Creative Writing, English, Journalism, and/or Telecommunications.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience (minimum).
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Project management skills .
- Ability to:
- Adhere to standardized processes and an official style guide.
- Develop and execute a communications plan, including the ability to set and stick to deadlines Ability to effectively manage internal stakeholder expectations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency teammates.
- Express communication strategies in virtual and in-person meetings with people on the
- Juggle multiple tasks and shuffle priorities.
- Measure the success of communications initiatives.
- Research, question and analyze complex topics.
- Knowledge of:
- "Plain language.”
- Best practices in making web-based materials accessible under ADA guidelines.
- Delivering mass communications (internal and external).
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Social media platforms and how to operate them.
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR):
The Indiana Department of Revenue team is comprised of over 700 staff that are located in 13 locations across the state of Indiana. We work collaboratively with the Indiana Governor's office, the General Assembly, state agencies, individuals, business owners, corporations, tax practitioners, and a variety of tax program participants to administer Indiana's tax laws. DOR administers over 65 tax types and annually processes nearly $21 billion of tax revenue. Our mission is to serve Indiana by administering tax laws in a fair, secure, and efficient manner.
DOR holds the Top Workplaces USA award for employee engagement and satisfaction. This is the third consecutive year for national recognition and the fifth consecutive year for regional recognition.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Role Overview:
The Communications Consultant plans, develops, writes, and publishes a variety of content. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate and targeted. You will also contribute to agency success by ensuring staff members are informed and engaged. Externally, you will provide messaging, education, and resources for customers with various needs.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
Credentials:
Additional Qualifications:
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
About the company
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