Comms. Coordinator, Budget
About the Company
Governor JB Pritzker is Illinois’ 43rd Governor, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with the highest vote share for any Democratic governor in more than 60 years. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of the most ambitious policy agendas in the nation.
About the Job
The Communications Coordinator for Budget is under the administrative supervision of the GO Deputy Chief of Staff of Communications, or their designee. The Communications Coordinator for Budget will also assist the Director of GOMB, or their designee, during the state budgeting process and legislative process.
Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator for Budget is responsible for managing communications plans, public materials, media inquiries, and research projects related to the state budget and other economic development initiatives
The position would lead on drafting and coordinating communications documents related to the budget, including the budget book, budget briefings and decks, press releases, talking points, or other public documents
The position must work with a range of budget experts to help synthesize complex policy, information, and data into language easy for the public to understand
This person will be the primary liaison between the Governor’s Office (GO) communications team and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB)
Additionally, this position will perform other tasks as assigned that support the overall mission of the Governor's Office Communications Team, including duties that support the State’s economic and business development initiatives
Qualifications
Communications experience in state or other governmental units in either budget/fiscal policy, economic development, education funding, public safety, municipal finance or capital project planning/funding management
A commitment to public sector involvement and to public policy issues, and an understanding of or willingness to learn the policy-making process
Ability to work in a high-paced, fluid environment, providing accurate information frequently on very short timelines
Ability to handle multiple tasks, and projects
Ability to interact well with agency representatives, constituents, and legislative and Governor’s Office staff
An enthusiastic approach to work, to identify potential problems before they form and to offer solutions
