WIG: HEART Communications Specialist Senior (Project

WIG: HEART Communications Specialist Senior (Project)

The candidate selected for this position will have the option to work remotely for a majority of their schedule, with occasional requirements to report to their headquarter location in downtown Madison ( 201

E. Washington Ave. ),sometimes on short notice. Remote work options are subject to change.

DWD offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills.

This position is a full-time project position. Project positions are eligible for benefits including health insurance; however, the incumbent will not obtain permanent civil service status. Individuals appointed to project positions must be Wisconsin residents.

This recruitment may be used to fill future project vacancies.

This position is responsible for developing and directing a comprehensive communications and outreach program to promote the Workforce Innovation Grant:
Healthcare Employment, Access, and Rural Transformation (WIG: HEART) grant program .

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and manage communications strategies and activities

Plan projects and events

Create and develop marketing assets, publications, and social media content

Produce internal and external communications

Develop surveys and analyze data in coordination with research and evaluation focused staff

Prepare and make presentations to a wide variety of audiences

Support stakeholder engagement activities, including webinars, public forums, and community outreach efforts

• Generous paid time off , including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
• Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
• A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

The classification title for this position is Communications Specialist-Senior (schedule 07, range 04). This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit and is considered non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Travel
:
Occasional statewide travel including overnight stays may be required.

Project Position Details
Wisconsin residency is required to be eligible for a project position. Project positions are temporary positions that provide benefits (including health insurance), but do not provide rights to a permanent civil service position, and do not lead to permanent status in class. Individuals appointed to a project position are not placed on a probationary period.
This project position is anticipated to be funded through July 2030.

Remote work
:
Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin
. High-speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change.

Criminal histories
:
We also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Eligibility to work in United States
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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

The qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and should be clearly described in your resume/letter of qualifications.

You need to have the following experience:

• Working with public communication concepts and practices.
• Creating, reviewing, and editing written communications materials for internal and external audiences (e.g. project reports, press releases, brochures, newsletters, training materials, etc.).
• Creating and editing webpage and online content, including social media content, in accordance with organizational branding standards.

Organizing and presenting information verbally, visually, and in writing across different platforms, including using web-based tools, social media, and distance technology.

Any of the following experience would be nice to have
:

• Developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating strategic communication plans and initiatives.
• Project management (e.g. coordinating the work of others,…