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Government and External Affairs Manager

Communications and Legislative Program Manager

Recruitment # 251229-3242EX-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 12/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $90,928 - $165,680/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/13/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The Connecticut State Library (CSL ( ) is currently hiring a Government and External Affairs Manager (Communications and Legislative Program Manager ( ) in Hartford , CT.

What We Offer

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview ( page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance ( to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday - Friday
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• First Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Location: Office/on-site at 231 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, CT
• Hybrid environment-combination of in-office and telework
• Incumbent will be required to attend evening and weekend meetings both in Hartford and across the state as necessary to represent the agency.

THE ROLE

The State Library is establishing its first Government and External Affairs Manager position. This exciting opportunity allows the successful incumbent to lead an ambitious initiative to strengthen and reaffirm the agency’s position in state government and service to its citizens. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, as well as sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive issues are paramount.

Serving as a senior advisor to the State Librarian, the Government and External Affairs Manager will work to:

• Develop and manage strategic messaging and materials to communicate the agency’s impact, priorities, and positions to legislators and policy makers; other agencies; federal, state, and local government officials; archival, museum, and library constituents; and citizens, ensuring all are informed about the agency’s breadth of functions;
• Support the State Librarian and other agency leadership to build and maintain collaborative relationships between CSL and state officials, other state and federal government entities, and professional and community organizations; cultivate legislative champions for agency programs;
• Develop and implement legislative and administrative strategy in tandem with the State Librarian and other agency leadership; prepare briefings, reports, and testimony for legislative committees and budget hearings;
• Monitor and analyze proposed legislation, budget initiatives, and policy developments for their effect on the agency and its constituents; work with agency administration to ensure compliance with new policies and enacted laws;
• Provide elected officials and staff with key information to assist with formulating state policy and resolving matters for constituents;
• Oversee the ongoing development and presentation of the agency’s public education and other programming;
• Contribute to grant application and management processes.

About Us

CSL is an independent Executive Branch agency founded in 1854, and is home to the State Archives, Office of the Public Records Administrator, Museum of Connecticut History, the Division of Library Development and the Connecticut Library for Accessible Books, and three reference departments (history and genealogy; law and legislation; and government information). Through these units, CSL provides a variety of archival, public records, museum, library, information, and administrative services to the employees and officials of all three branches of State government as well as citizens of Connecticut, students, libraries, researchers, and town governments.

Selection Plan

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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 ( , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond ( @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for directing the development and implementation of various programs in one or more of the following areas: legislation, regulations and/or agency communications and/or educational activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in government relations and public policy at municipal, state, or federal levels.
• Experience in developing press releases, email social media communications or reports to support policy and outreach goals.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, agencies leadership or institutional partners.
• Experience working with Connecticut’s legislative and executive processes.
• Experience developing educational programs, presentations or events.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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