Communications Specialist

Job overview

The Communications Specialist role is onsite in Springfield, IL, primarily at the Illinois State Capitol Building Complex. The posting states a minimum annual salary of $49,000. The role supports the Communications Unit of the Office of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. The specialist turns complex legislative concepts into clear public communications and helps members communicate with constituents. The work includes developing messaging and communications plans, supporting members’ communication strategies, maintaining web and social media presence, and building relationships with local media.

What you'll do

• Write concise legislative communications, including press releases
• develop caucus-wide, regional, and district-specific messaging
• prepare releases, letters, op-eds, newsletters, mailers, speeches, social posts, scripts, talking points, and messaging guidance
• support members’ communication strategies with creative staff
• develop and execute communications plans
• build relationships with local media
• maintain caucus and member websites and social media.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications specialist

springfield il

illinois house of representatives

legislative communications

public relations

press releases

social media

media relations

state government

$49k minimum

occasional weekends

some travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance
• State Employees’ Retirement System
• optional health savings and deferred compensation programs
• vacation, sick, and personal time.

Why this role

Typical hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on non-session days and 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. on session days; occasional weekends and some travel may be required. Spanish skills are preferred.

About the employer

Illinois House of Representatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.