Marketing and Communications Manager Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID DC6D60AE-9867-4)

Description

Overview

Join our incredible state parks team and play a key role in guiding one of America's greatest state park systems to new heights! The Parks Sales & Service Manager is a critical position within the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation that manages a comprehensive external relations and communications program for Vermont State Parks. You will play a key role for the Division of State Parks, overseeing marketing, public relations, media relations, customer services and sales.

This position takes a statewide purview from department headquarters and works under the general direction of the Director of State Parks. The Parks Sales & Service Manager manages marketing and communications planning to support strategic objectives and market research projects as necessary; implements marketing support programs and materials, such as electronic media, advertising, printed materials; and develops and participates in statewide marketing and promotional partnerships. The Parks Sales & Service Manager also plans and directs other system-wide customer service and sales efforts such as the Vermont State Parks reservation call center, and supports seasonal workforce recruitment for all VT State Parks.

Who May Apply

This position, Marketing and Communications Manager (Job Requisition #55928), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nate.Mckeen@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with significant travel to a variety of meetings, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Parks management, Parks administration, public administration, marketing, communications, or a natural resources field AND three (3) years of experience in marketing, advertisement, media communications, or public relations.

OR

Associate's degree in Parks management, Parks administration, public administration, marketing, communications, or a natural resources field AND five (5) years of experience in marketing, advertisement, media communications, or public relations.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

 

•     80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
•     Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
•     State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
•     Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
•     Tuition Reimbursement
•     Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
•     Low cost group life insurance
•     Incentive-based Wellness Program
•     Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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