Government and External Affairs Manager Communications and Legislative Program Manager

Government and External Affairs Manager (Communications and Legislative Program Manager) #EX-001

Join the state of Connecticut as the Government and External Affairs Manager for the Connecticut State Library (CSL) in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on strengthening CSL’s presence in state government and advancing its mission through strategic communications and legislative engagement.

• State employee benefits overview
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance for all employees

• Monday – Friday
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Location:
  
  Office on-site at 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT (Hybrid environment – combination of in‑office and telework)
• Will attend evening and weekend meetings across Connecticut as needed

This inaugural Government and External Affairs Manager position will lead initiatives to amplify CSL’s impact. The incumbent will serve as a senior advisor to the State Librarian and will:

• Develop and manage strategic messaging and materials to communicate the agency’s impact, priorities, and positions to legislators, policymakers, and the public.
• Support CSL leadership in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with state, federal, and community partners; cultivate legislative champions for agency programs.
• Develop and implement legislative and administrative strategy; prepare briefings, reports, and testimony for committees and budget hearings.
• Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, budget initiatives, and policy developments; coordinate compliance with new policies and laws.
• Provide elected officials and staff with key information to assist in policy formulation and constituent matters.
• Oversee the development and presentation of the agency’s public education and other programming.
• Contribute to grant application and management processes.

CSL is an independent Executive Branch agency founded in 1854. It houses the State Archives, Office of the Public Records Administrator, Museum of Connecticut History, Division of Library Development, Connecticut Library for Accessible Books, and three reference departments. CSL provides archival, public records, museum, library, information, and administrative services to state officials and citizens.

• Experience in government relations and public policy at municipal, state, or federal levels.
• Experience developing press releases, email, social media communications, or reports to support policy and outreach goals.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agency leadership, or institutional partners.
• Experience with Connecticut’s legislative and executive processes.
• Experience developing educational programs, presentations, or events.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Government Administration

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.