Job description
This position is located at Virginia Department of Corrections’ Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is among America’s oldest major cities. Richmond (“River City”) is east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and west of Virginia Beach
.
Home of the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University, in recent years Richmond has become known for its culinary scene and vibrant neighborhoods. People enjoy Richmond’s easy access to the James River, state parks, hiking, and nearby beaches. Its stunning architecture, high-quality area schools, waterfront, and high walkability make Richmond an ideal destination.
The Director of Communications serves as a key member of the Virginia Department of Corrections’ executive team and is accountable for advancing the Department’s mission, vision, values and public relations goals through building and strengthening relationships with diverse stakeholders within the communities we service and multifaceted partners we interact with on a regular basis. The position focuses on outreach activities and networking across the State in order to proactively generate media and/or special interest stories, effectively respond to media requests, and disseminate Department of Corrections news both externally and internally.
The Director of Communications is responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive agency-wide public relations program. Provides leadership and creativity in developing and managing programs, policy development, executing public and media relations programs, publications, customer service, marketing, public awareness, and other initiatives. Manages a small staff with responsibility for budget and program resources.
The Director of Communications serves as a key member of the Virginia Department of Corrections’ executive team and is accountable for advancing the Department’s mission, vision, values and public relations goals through building and strengthening relationships with diverse stakeholders within the communities we service and multifaceted partners we interact with on a regular basis. The position focuses on outreach activities and networking across the State in order to proactively generate media and/or special interest stories, effectively respond to media requests, and disseminate Department of Corrections news both externally and internally.
The Director of Communications is responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive agency-wide public relations program. Provides leadership and creativity in developing and managing programs, policy development, executing public and media relations programs, publications, customer service, marketing, public awareness, and other initiatives. Manages a small staff with responsibility for budget and program resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive working knowledge of public relations and marketing practices including knowledge of media channels, technology, and community and citizen-based groups. Demonstrated excellence in management and leadership skills application, excellent communications skills (written and verbal) with employee base, and suitable for a community and media relations environment. Success in assessment, development, and implementation of complex and comprehensive public relations and/or marketing programs. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, Political Science, or related field and extensive, progressively responsible experience in public relations or marketing or combination of equivalent education or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer Public Relations experience in a Governmental or Human Services setting. Prefer participation in appropriate Criminal Justice associations.
Special Requirements
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (
RMS
). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé.
RMS
provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
RMS
account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. AMERICORPS , PEACE CORPS , AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. AMERICORPS , PEACE CORPS , AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
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