Job Details

Introduction

Continue (or begin!) your career as a Communications Specialist with the Department of Administration! DOA is looking for an effective communicator and strong team-player to join the Office of the Secretary in this limited-term opportunity.

This position is located at the Department of Administration State Office Building,101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI. This position currently has the flexibility to work remotely. Additional time in the office may be required depending on training and operational needs. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

Position Summary

This limited term position will support the development of internal and external communication materials, including social media, creating videos, and providing support for external events and webinars, media monitoring and outreach, and stakeholder engagement. In addition, this position may support internal DOA employee communication and engagement efforts, including DOA Town Halls, weekly newsletter, and assistance with writing copy. This position will work with the public, state and local agencies, community interest and advocacy organizations, news, and print media.

Salary Information

Starting hourly rate for the Communications Specialist position (schedule/range 07-05) will be $20.00 per hour - $23.00 per hour.

Job Details

This position will require the ability to travel statewide for conferences, trainings, and meetings.

This position is Limited Term Employment (LTE) and is limited to 1,039 hours in 26 consecutive pay periods (1 year). Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.

Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have training, education, and/or experience with each of the following:

• Preparing presentations, graphics, newsletters, reports and other communication materials for outreach and engagement activities.
• Creating short-form video for internal and external audiences.
• Establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to achieve program goals and objectives.

How To Apply

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job . Please review the instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated.

Submitted materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

Questions can be directed to Nathan Draeger at nathan2.draeger@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

Application materials are due by 11:59pm on September 1, 2026.