Director of Communications

Session Communications Director for State Senator Katie Fry Hester's Office

Location: Senator Katie Fry Hester’s Annapolis Office 

304 James Senate Office Building

11 Bladen Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

Start Date: The position will begin in December and end in April (4-5 months) 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Job Description: The Office of State Senator Katie Fry Hester is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Communications Director. This role is critical in ensuring effective communication between the Senator's office and constituents, managing the office's digital presence, and supporting communication during the legislative session.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Constituent Services Coordination: Oversee and coordinate constituent services, ensuring timely and effective responses to constituent inquiries and concerns.
• Constituent Correspondence: Draft and manage all constituent correspondence, including letters, emails, and other written communications on behalf of the Senator.
• Social Media Management: Manage the Senator's social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding.
• Newsletter Assistance: Assist in writing and editing the Senator’s weekly newsletter, highlighting legislative updates, constituent stories, and upcoming events.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, including support for special projects, events, and office administration as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in social media management and digital communication strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in public relations, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a legislative or political environment is a plus.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample by October 18 to katiefry.hester@senate. Please include "Session Communications Director Application" in the subject line.