<p> Revised June 2015</p><p>Vermont Humanities Council Job Description</p><p>DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS</p><p>BASIC FUNCTION</p><p>The Director of Communications oversees, plans, and implements the Council’s public affairs and communications efforts with the purpose of creating and maintaining favorable public understanding of the Council's work, mission, and programs. The Director of Communications works closely with the executive director and other staff, board members, program partners, grant recipients, representatives of the media, the legislature, printers and other vendors, and others.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p>● Manage production and distribution of the Council’s publications, which include the annual report, newsletters, development materials, program brochures, catalogues, newsletters, and other publications. Production includes design, editing, and writing; any of these tasks may be outsourced to consultants, staff, or volunteers. ● Oversee Council materials to ensure a consistent look and use of language. ● Work with Development Officer to produce professional development materials that reflect the Council’s look and language. ● Serve as VHC's primary media contact, which includes promoting stories and events as well as preparing news releases, fact sheets, advertisements, and the like, and distributing materials to the media and others. ● Develop and maintain the Council’s Web site. ● Manage production and distribution all Council e-media: e-newsletter, social media, etc. ● Represent the Council at the VHC Fall Conference, other statewide conferences, public gatherings, legislative receptions, community projects, and other events as appropriate. ● Work with executive director to advocate for the Vermont Humanities Council with the legislature, governor, and others. ● Maintain the Council’s library of publications, photographs, and clippings. ● Manage the communications budget, seeking competitive bids as needed for major contracts. ● Recruit and manage volunteers to help in the communications effort as appropriate. ● Manage and train half-time communications assistant.</p><p>OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE</p><p>● Planning for and managing the Council’s technology needs, including working with tech consultant to implement new technologies; troubleshooting software and hardware problems; developing a technology plan; writing requests for donations of hardware, purchasing software and hardware; and recommending training for staff. ● Manage design and functionality improvements of the Museum Data Solutions Filemaker database. Work with staff to identify and develop new aspects of the database to maximize efficiency within the administrative work of the Council.</p><p>(OVER) QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>● Strong interest in and commitment to the humanities and the goals of the Council. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ● Strong publications, media, planning, and budgeting skills. ● Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or a commensurate combination of education and experience. ● Excellent knowledge of word processing and desktop publishing. ● Excellent knowledge of WordPress. ● Ability to travel in-state and to work some evenings and weekends. ● Understanding of and affinity for all aspects of social media. ● Strong knowledge of computer technology and demonstrated database skills.</p><p>SUPERVISION</p><p>The Director of Communications reports to the Executive Director who may change or augment the duties listed above, as needed.</p>