Director of External Affairs and Deputy Communications Director (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1 | Office/On-site #260706-3551EX-100

Introduction

The State of Connecticut , Office of the Lieutenant Governor , is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Director of External Affairs and Deputy Communications Director (Executive Office Administrative Aide 1). The individual will plan and execute public events, lead digital communications strategy and execution, oversee constituent services, and co-manage the office’s internship program.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3-1 and 5-198 (10) and (18) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Key Responsibilities

• Event planning: Plan, execute, and staff public events hosted by the Lt. Governor.
• Memorandum drafting: Prepare and draft memos for events attended by the Lieutenant Governor.
• Social media: Develop and execute regular social media content across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Digital content: Produce short‑form video content featuring the Lt. Governor.
• Constituent services: Oversee all constituent inquiries received and determine the appropriate routing to state agencies, legislators, or municipal officials.
• Acting Communications Director: Serve as Acting Communications Director during absences, including handling press coordination, drafting statements, and updating the website as needed.
• Internship program: Co-manage recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, and supervision of interns.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-time
• First shift
• Location: Hartford, CT
• Office/on-site work environment

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the Governor or Lieutenant Governor this class serves as an assistant in a wide variety of administrative, staff or liaison functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communications and digital content creation experience
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to shifting priorities

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.