STATEWIDE MARKETING & COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADMIN (PSA Opt.6) SS

Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60605

Job Requisition ID:  32236

Agency :  Department of Children and Family Services 
Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2023 
Salary:   $7,234.00 - $11,031.00/monthly (Anticipated starting salary $ 7,234.00/monthly)  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC063  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number  28-5494

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a very detailed, organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Statewide Marketing and Community Relations Administrator. Under administrative direction, this position will plan, develop, and manage statewide marketing, communications, and community relations programs for the Department of Children and Family Services. The position will develop and implement necessary marketing contacts and evaluate vendor activities, establishing long-range goals and objectives for public education and Departmental initiatives. This position will also develop and maintain cooperative working relationships within the Department and with purchase of service providers to facilitate effective marketing, communications, and community relations efforts and initiatives. Additionally, the position will serve as liaison with various internal and external entities to develop strategic programs, events, and supplemental initiatives for boards and commissions. Finally, this position will manage and attend events, such as foster family picnics, foster parent recruitment efforts at the Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin State Fair, and other events promoting DCFS programs and services, while managing internal and external public relations, including outreach, newsletters, brochures, and fliers. The position will utilize Spanish speaking skills in the performance of duties. This position provides a wonderful opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic who is dedicated to marketing and community relations efforts for an innovative agency that provides vital services to the State of Illinois. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, as well as strong research, writing, analytical, and strategic capabilities. This position requires someone who is very organized, is able to multi-task, and has the ability to travel throughout the state, think outside the box, and work well with a variety of people internal and external to the organization. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Statewide Marketing and Community Relations Administrator.

2.  Proposes and develops new initiatives to facilitate positive public relations for the Department.

3.  Serves as liaison with various internal and external entities to develop strategic programs, events, and supplemental initiatives for boards  and commissions. 

4.  Manages and attends events, such as foster family picnics, foster parent recruitment efforts at the Illinois State Fair and  DuQuoin State Fair, and other events promoting DCFS programs and services. 

5.  Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available.

6.  Attends board meetings as requested.

7.  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.

2. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. 

3.  Requires the ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level. 

Specialized Skills:  Of the previously noted years of experience, requires that the experience involve professional experience in communications, marketing, or conducting special events for a public or business organization; requires 2 years of experience utilizing the Associated Press (AP) writing style in the composition of materials for a public or business organization.       

Preferred Qualifications

1.  5 years of professional experience in communications or marketing in a public or business organization. 

2.  3 years of experience utilizing the Associated Press writing style in the composition of materials for a public or business organization. 

3.  3 years of professional experience in the management or implementation of a marketing plan for a public or business organization.

4.  3 years of experience in board management or legislative affairs for a public or business organization.

5.  3 years of professional experience planning, organizing, and conducting special events for a public or business organization. 

6.  Completion of a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or public administration.

Conditions of Employment

1.  Requires the ability to pass a background check.

2.  Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.  Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

3. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.  This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

4. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois. 

Work Hours:  M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm  
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605  
Agency Contact: 

Anna.Di-Piazza@illinois.gov

Supervisor- Kara Hamilton

Job Family:  Leadership & Management; Social Services