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Communications Assistant, Lieutenant Governor's Office

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Communications Assistant, Lieutenant Governor's Office

Salary

$70,000.00 - $72,000.00 Annually

Location

*State-Wide, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-41091

Department

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Division

LG Lt Gov Ofc

Opening Date

01/19/2026

Closing Date

2/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

U1361

Position Number

50353792

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

99

Pay Group

XH33

Bureau / Division Code

00280100

Bureau / Division

LG Gov Ofc - Regional Office

Worksite Address

Please see work schedule and additional information section below.

City

Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Paula Baltimore

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional eager to join the Office of the Lieutenant Governor? We are searching for a dedicated Communications Assistant to support the Lieutenant Governor’s communications and public engagement efforts. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your communication skills while amplifying the office's priorities across digital, print, and other media platforms, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective communication with constituents. Apply now to play a key role in helping to convey the Lieutenant Governor’s priorities, initiatives, and public engagements to internal and external audiences while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Communications Assistant, you will be providing essential support for the development and delivery of clear, accurate, and timely communications. Work involves assisting with drafting, editing, and proofreading press releases, media advisories, newsletters, speeches, talking points, and official correspondence. You will also have the opportunity to help create, schedule, and monitor social media content coverage and compile daily or weekly press clips; as well as assist with coordinating and staffing press events, interviews, and public appearances. Additional responsibilities include

+ Maintaining media contact lists and communications calendars

+ Responding to routine press and constituent inquires

+ Conducting research to support messaging, policy announcements, and communications strategies

+ Completing a variety of administrative and logistical support tasks to ensure smooth communications operations

+ Working closely with policy, legislative, and constituent services staff

Join our collaborative, mission-driven office to build upon your practical communications experience and contribute to meaningful projects!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Note: Worksite location is dependent upon selected candidate. This may be Harrisburg, PAorPittsburgh, PA.

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events or rapid-response communications, as well as traveling with the principal for press events.

+ Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field.

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ You must have an excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.

+ You must be familiar with traditional and digital communication tools and techniques.

+ You must possess professional judgment and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.

+ You must have an interest in state government, public policy, and public service.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Internship or professional experience in a government office, campaign, media outlet, or communications role

+ Basic graphic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools)

+ Experience using media monitoring or social media management software

+ Knowledge of in-state issues and legislative processes

How to Apply:

+ Your application must include aresume,cover letter, and1–2 writing samples(such as a press release, article, or social media content).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing, a bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org/”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are within three months of completing a bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, or a related field, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

03

Do you possess strong written and verbal communication skills?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess excellent attention to details?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Do you possess the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced team environment?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Do you possess familiarity with traditional and digital communication tools and techniques?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

Do you possess professional judgement and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

13

Do you possess interest in government, public policy and public service?

+ Yes

+ No

14

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

15

Preferred Qualification-Do you possess internship or professional experience in a government office, campaign, media outlet, or communications role?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Preferred Qualification -Do you possess basic graphic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools)?

+ Yes

+ No

17

Preferred Qualification -Do you possess experience using media monitoring or social media management software?

+ Yes

+ No

18

Preferred Qualification -Do you possess knowledge of in-state issues and legislative processes?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov