Communications Assistant, Lieutenant Governor's Office

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional eager to join the Office of the Lieutenant Governor? We are searching for a dedicated Communications Assistant to support the Lieutenant Governor's communications and public engagement efforts. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your communication skills while amplifying the office's priorities across digital, print, and other media platforms, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective communication with constituents. Apply now to play a key role in helping to convey the Lieutenant Governor's priorities, initiatives, and public engagements to internal and external audiences while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality!

As a Communications Assistant, you will be providing essential support for the development and delivery of clear, accurate, and timely communications. Work involves assisting with drafting, editing, and proofreading press releases, media advisories, newsletters, speeches, talking points, and official correspondence. You will also have the opportunity to help create, schedule, and monitor social media content coverage and compile daily or weekly press clips; as well as assist with coordinating and staffing press events, interviews, and public appearances. Additional responsibilities include

• Maintaining media contact lists and communications calendars
• Responding to routine press and constituent inquires
• Conducting research to support messaging, policy announcements, and communications strategies
• Completing a variety of administrative and logistical support tasks to ensure smooth communications operations
• Working closely with policy, legislative, and constituent services staff

Join our collaborative, mission-driven office to build upon your practical communications experience and contribute to meaningful projects!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Note: Worksite location is dependent upon selected candidate. This may be Harrisburg, PA or Pittsburgh, PA.
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events or rapid-response communications, as well as traveling with the principal for press events.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You must have an excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.
• You must be familiar with traditional and digital communication tools and techniques.
• You must possess professional judgment and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• You must have an interest in state government, public policy, and public service.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Internship or professional experience in a government office, campaign, media outlet, or communications role
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools)
• Experience using media monitoring or social media management software
• Knowledge of in-state issues and legislative processes

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume, cover letter, and 1-2 writing samples (such as a press release, article, or social media content).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.