• Job Description

  Req#: 701993
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  The Department of Fish & Game works to preserve the state's natural resources and people's right to conservation of those resources, as protected by Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution. To carry out this mission, the Department exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater habitats that support them.

  A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

  General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

  The Director of Communications leads Department and Divisions development and implementation of external and internal communications plans, strategies, and tactics that encourage and facilitate expanded and inclusive resident knowledge of DFG and its Division missions, strategies, programs, projects, and services.

  Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Responsible for coordinating communications across DFG, in coordination with EEA, which includes overseeing and creating, all external messaging (press, website and social media) and internal messaging to DFG and its Division employees. Ability to highlight the mission and programs of DFG and its Divisions through special projects, such as events, marketing, and partnerships with other government agencies, non-profits, associations, business, and industry.
  2. Plans, manages, coordinates, collaborates and executes all aspects the Department’s communications functions, such as proactively pitching stories to media about DFG’s mission, policies, and priorities; working collaboratively with DFG Senior Staff and operations team to ensure the planning and execution of all public events is timely, professional and coordinated internally; preparation of briefing documents for the Commissioner and other principals.
  3. Manage speechwriting, creating talking points, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, website, and social media content management, conducting research using various sources to generate reports and briefings.
  4. Lead the professional development of junior communications staff to build capacity and quality of work throughout the Department and its Divisions.
  5. Other duties as assigned.

  Preferred Qualifications

  · Experience as a skilled communications professional working for a conservation organization or government entity.

  · Experience in media relations, communications plan development and execution

  · Experience in government communications role

  · Dexterity and comfort with emerging technologies

  · Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations in highly matrixed organization

  . Highly organized with an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  . Demonstrated ability to write press releases, talking points, and PowerPoint presentations.

  · A master’s degree in a natural resources, wildlife or fisheries, marine biology, management or policy, and communications or other related discipline.

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  MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

  Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

  Substitutions:

  I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

  II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

  III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

  IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

  Comprehensive Benefits

  When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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  An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

  The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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