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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Chief Communications Officer (Hybrid) in Austin, Texas
Who We Are: The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state and ensures Texas employers have the skilled workforce they need to succeed and grow. While occasional teleworking is allowed, most of your work will be done in our headquarters on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Some travel is expected. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.â¯
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
Who You Are: You are a passionate leader with a strong understanding of brand management and messaging, excellent communications skills, and the ability to effectively direct collaborative creative teams. You know how to cultivate a team and make thoughtful decisions that support increased engagement between Texans and the states workforce system.
The position will provide strategic oversight and direction to the Office of Communications and Campaigns, working closely with TWCs Commissioners, Executive Director, executive leadership, and other teams across the agency to ensure the right message is shared with the right audience at the right time.
What You Will Do: As the Chief Communications Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of communication strategies and campaigns that effectively promote our brand and engage our target audiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and drive the success of our outreach and communication initiatives. You should be able to set priorities, meet deadlines and be extraordinarily flexible as a day changes. You should know the growth of your team is a vital part of leadership. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
With almost 5,000 employees focused on the workforce needs of Texas, TWC has plenty of content to create and share. Some stories will be in print. Some stories will be in video. Other stories will be online, on social media, or in talking points. Creativity, collaboration, and an eye for detail are musts.
You will oversee the TWC Communications and the Campaigns and Creative Content Departments, guiding the work of professional storytellers, public relationship experts, multimedia artists, graphic designers, and information facilitators. These teams deliver timely, accurate, accessible, and convenient information about the Texas Workforce Commissions programs and services to the public, media, and internal customers.
You Qualify With: -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus six years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program; or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation, three years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -One year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.
You are a Great Fit With: -Six years of full-time experience in the oversight of an agency program or in strategic planning development and implementation -Experience leading both traditional media and marketing teams -A keen eye for details while still being able to understand the bigger picture -Ability to communicate complex policy concepts in easily understood terms
What Youll Earn: -The salary is 10,334.00 - $11,000.00/monthly -Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, vacation leave, and various retirement plans. Learn more https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
What Youll Learn: Youll work alongside agency execut ives and learn leadership skills to help you excel in your career. TWC's highly skilled Training and Development Department also offers courses in diverse areas to help our employees grow. Our agency offers numerous paths for advancement based on performance and ability.
Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.
-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.