DVHA Digital Communications Manager

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Final date to receive applications Date: 08/12/2026

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type:
Permanent

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: $49.45

This position will lead the maintenance and operations of the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) websites and other digital content published by DVHA. They will be required to manage both fast pace projects with quick turn arounds and longer, strategic projects. They will need to be able to make many updates quickly, be organized and able to track various website tasks.

This role is highly collaborative but also has a high level of independence. The position will be expected to collaborate with members from various levels of the organization related to subject content and timelines. The position will act independently as it will be the website and digital content subject matter expert and will be looked to for everything from advice and guidance to implementation.

The position will report to the DVHA Director of Customer Communication.

Experience with the following is desired:

• Website administration, specifically Drupel 10
• Website strategy
• Website design
• Working with a interdisciplinary team
• Using a project managment tool
• Microsoft Office suite

The applicant should have:

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with plain language

Mission:The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)'s mission is to improve Vermonters' health and well-being by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We have identified three priorities that support our mission:
Advancing value-based payments, modernizing information technology infrastructure, and operational performance improvement. Our department commits to executing our responsibilities and priorities while adhering to three core values:
Transparency, Integrity and Service.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:As part of our values of transparency, integrity, and service, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility as part of our person-centered culture. We actively celebrate our colleagues' and future colleagues' different abilities, racial identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported here.

Our State:Vermont is a "small but mighty" state. We are ranked as one of the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022. We are nationwide leaders for progressive social and educational policies. We are in Northern New England, 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston. We have beautiful Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and year-round outdoor activities.

This position,
DVHA Digital Communications Manager (Job Requisition #55500), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, computer science, web or graphic design, political science, education, or related field AND three (3) or more years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.

OR

Five (5) years or more of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.

Experience in media and client relations or public policy with strong focus in digital, web or social media.

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