Assistant Chief Comms

Assistant Chief Comms

The Assistant Chief of Communications supports the strategic management of internal and external communications for the Ohio Department of Aging (AGE). The Assistant Chief of Communications also ensures that all content, design, and messaging is aligned with the vision, mission, and key priorities of the department and administration.

The key duties of this position include but are not limited to :

• Leadership : Supervising a team of communications and design professionals
• Strategic Thinking and Project Management : Assisting the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) with the management of multi-million-dollar communications projects
• Writing and Communications : Drafting press releases, talking points, testimony, PowerPoint presentations, white papers, and social media content
• Website and Social Media : Managing AGE's website and social media accounts
• Backup Support : Serving as the backup to the CCO and representing the CCO at meetings when the CCO is unavailable
• Other Duties : Performing other duties as assigned

For more in-depth job duties, please view the position description.

The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of AGE is a member of the Governor's cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, AGE strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.

AGE is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.

To promote the agency's vision of Ohio the best place to age in the nation, AGE actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within AGE.

Our core values are :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes : Medical Coverage, Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period, Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year, Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave, Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more), Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).