The town of Burlington seeks a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated Communications Officer to lead its town-wide communications and community engagement strategy. This new leadership role will develop and implement comprehensive communications programs that inform, educate, and engage Burlington’s residents, businesses, and stakeholders. As a member of the town’s administrative team, the Communications Officer will be responsible for the development of an integrated communications framework that includes digital strategy, branding, media relations, website content and curation, and social media management. This role also serves as the town’s Public Information Officer during emergency or crisis situations.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or public administration.
- Three-plus years of experience with social media, website management, communications.
- Advanced skills with website management content management systems, social media account management platforms, graphic design, analytics, and publishing tools.
- Superior writing, editing, and verbal communications skills with a strong customer service focus.
Full time, onsite position, 35 hours per week involving office work, meetings, and on-location coverage for events and emergencies.
Salary range is $75,619 – $104,238, with comprehensive and generous benefits including:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Match
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Complete information and application available on our careers site.