Minority Deputy Communications Director (Democrat Caucus)

Summary Of Position

Provides communications assistance to staff of the House Minority Caucus. Works closely with and under the direction of the Minority Director of Communications.

Essential Functions Include

• Prepares written materials including press releases, weekly columns, speeches and articles
• Assists Members of the House Minority Caucus with press inquiries
• Assists Minority Director of Communications in coordinating press conferences
• Takes photographs of official legislative events in absence of Constituent Outreach Coordinator
• Monitors issues in the press
• Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Minority Director of Communications or Minority Leadership
  
  

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Understands news media sources and procedures
• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Understands state government
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Multitasks and prioritizes work to meet deadlines
• Ensures confidentiality while handling politically sensitive work
• Understands how to use professional photographic equipment
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of relevant work experience
  
  

Benefits

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan
  
  

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free
  
  

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
  
  

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
  
  

Downtown Parking

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
  
  

Organization

House of Representatives

Agency Contact Name and Information

craig.fleck@ohiohouse.gov

Unposting Date

Jan 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Riffe Tower 12

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Range 70K - 75K

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Communications

Technical Skills

Communications

Professional Skills

Teamwork

Agency Overview

The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohio to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.