Manager of Legislative Services and Communications
About The Position
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized professional to serve as Manager of Legislative Services and Communications. This position will play a key role in advancing MaineDOT’s policy and public engagement objectives by supporting the department’s legislative affairs and communications efforts. Working closely with the Director of Government Affairs and the Director of Communications, the Manager will coordinate legislative tracking and analysis, support policy development, facilitate intergovernmental relations, and assist in executing communication strategies to inform and engage the public, stakeholders, and elected officials.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, communications, or public policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment in politically sensitive environments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Maine’s legislative process and transportation policy.
- Experience drafting legislative materials.
- Experience with media relations
- Understanding of state and federal transportation funding mechanisms.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and tracking state and federal legislation and policy developments affecting MaineDOT.
- Assist in drafting and presenting legislative testimony, and other official correspondence.
- Serve alongside the Director of Government Affairs as a liaison between MaineDOT and legislative staff, legislators, government agencies, and advocacy organizations.
- Assist the Director of Government Affairs in preparing and coordinating legislative presentations and briefings.
- Support the development of MaineDOT’s legislative agenda and priorities.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communications to develop and disseminate clear, accurate, and timely information to the public and media.
- Assist with drafting press releases, social media content, fact sheets, and other communication materials.
- Support internal communications initiatives, including staff newsletters and executive messaging.
- Coordinate cross-functional communication projects that align with legislative initiatives or public interest.
- Help ensure consistency of messaging and branding across platforms and audiences.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
