Community Affairs Specialist

Community Affairs Specialist

Division: Civic Engagement

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Salary: $50,004 Annually

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing marketing initiatives and making presentations to promote the various programs offered by the State Treasurer's Office. Employees in this title are required to inform the public about the Office's Linked Deposit programs, Financial Education, Unclaimed Property, Bright Start and the Illinois Funds/E Pay program. To further advance the programs and services offered by the State Treasurer's Office, the Community Affairs Specialist is required to proactively identify, develop, and establish new outlets while building relationships that provide opportunities to raise public awareness. Approximately 75 percent of the employee's time is in the field attending events and various meetings. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a solid working knowledge for all office programs.
• Nurtures and advances business relationships with current contact portfolio to create opportunities for all office programs offered by the Treasurer's Office
• Creates new business relationships to promote opportunities for office programs.
• Targets groups or organizations in order to identify individuals within that group who can benefit from office programs.
• Performs professional networking for the Treasurer.
• Creates and coordinates educational forums throughout the state partnering Illinois State Treasurer programs with all appropriate entities such as: religious and community leaders; chambers of commerce; labor organizations; local government; educational institutions; senior citizens advocates; community organizations and any other appropriate partners.
• Assists in obtaining goals for all office programs.
• Provides support on strategic outreach planning to enhance effectiveness of office communications to the public.
• Works with scheduling department on coordinating public appearances.
• Speaks publicly about program offerings of the State Treasurer's Office including but not limited to: Linked Deposit programs, Financial Education, Unclaimed Property, Bright Start and the Illinois Funds/ E-Pay program.
• Provides constituent services as needed.
• Schedules and manages I-Cash events for Unclaimed Property Division
• Assists claimants of unclaimed property with property searches
• Conducts research on opportunities for advancement of all programs offered by State Treasurer's Office
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably related to the duties enumerated above.

Specific Skills:

• Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and the ability to communicate thoughts clearly and simply.
• Decision making, problem solving, event organizing and research skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Must be proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business or any related field; two (2) or more years of related work experience in a related field; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the duties of the position.

Illinois State Treasurer Employee Benefits: As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Up to 4 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 15-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (15 days in year one of employment)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years, and 1 Floating Holiday.
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Application Process: Please visit to apply by completing the online application, upload a resume and letter of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.