Kentucky League of Cities
Government Affairs Communications Manager
Kentucky League of Cities, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Director of Employee Services at Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is seeking a highly skilled, service-oriented Government Affairs Communications Manager to perform professional work in executing the League’s government affairs communications services. If you are a highly motivated self-starter with demonstrated experience in legislative or advocacy communications, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Manage and implement creative communication strategies to convey the League’s legislative positions to members, legislators, and the public.
Create visual deliverables such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, photographs, informational handouts, and social media graphics.
Produce rapid-response messaging during the session, including bill updates, talking points, and briefing materials.
Execute communication pieces such as digital newsletters, website content, magazine articles, presentations, news releases, letters, social media, and other written content.
Research complex policy issues and write material, including speeches, press releases, talking points, scripts, bill summary sheets, position papers, op‑ed, and other communications as needed.
Perform a wide variety of other government affairs communications related tasks.
What We Are Looking For
Four‑year college degree with major coursework in communications, journalism, mass media, political science, public administration, or a related field.
Thorough knowledge of Kentucky legislative issues, techniques of professional communications, and KLC programs and services.
Knowledge of interviewing, writing, layout, and editing techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, LRC staff, legislators, member agencies, speakers, the media, and the general public.
The ability to write, edit, post, and produce stories with video and photographs on websites and social media.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Kentucky.
You Will Thrive Here If You
Possess organization and multitasking skills to meet fixed or fluctuating deadlines and achieve work objectives.
Take pride in translating complex legislative issues into communications pieces for member agencies.
Value building long‑term relationships with members, legislators, and partners.
Appreciate variety in your work—from research and writing to producing videos.
What We Offer
Hybrid work schedule outside of the legislative session.
Thirteen paid holidays.
Employer‑funded HSA.
Paid health and dental insurance.
Participation in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS).
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption and foster care incentives.
How to Apply Please review the full job description on klc.org. To apply, please submit the requested information below to eschepens@klc.org by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Resume
Three Professional References
Work Product Samples, including:
One writing sample (press release, newsletter piece, op‑ed, or legislative summary)
One design sample (PowerPoint, infographic, social media graphic, or similar)
Optional: video or multimedia sample, if available
Salary Requirements
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What You’ll Do
Manage and implement creative communication strategies to convey the League’s legislative positions to members, legislators, and the public.
Create visual deliverables such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, photographs, informational handouts, and social media graphics.
Produce rapid-response messaging during the session, including bill updates, talking points, and briefing materials.
Execute communication pieces such as digital newsletters, website content, magazine articles, presentations, news releases, letters, social media, and other written content.
Research complex policy issues and write material, including speeches, press releases, talking points, scripts, bill summary sheets, position papers, op‑ed, and other communications as needed.
Perform a wide variety of other government affairs communications related tasks.
What We Are Looking For
Four‑year college degree with major coursework in communications, journalism, mass media, political science, public administration, or a related field.
Thorough knowledge of Kentucky legislative issues, techniques of professional communications, and KLC programs and services.
Knowledge of interviewing, writing, layout, and editing techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, LRC staff, legislators, member agencies, speakers, the media, and the general public.
The ability to write, edit, post, and produce stories with video and photographs on websites and social media.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Kentucky.
You Will Thrive Here If You
Possess organization and multitasking skills to meet fixed or fluctuating deadlines and achieve work objectives.
Take pride in translating complex legislative issues into communications pieces for member agencies.
Value building long‑term relationships with members, legislators, and partners.
Appreciate variety in your work—from research and writing to producing videos.
What We Offer
Hybrid work schedule outside of the legislative session.
Thirteen paid holidays.
Employer‑funded HSA.
Paid health and dental insurance.
Participation in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS).
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption and foster care incentives.
How to Apply Please review the full job description on klc.org. To apply, please submit the requested information below to eschepens@klc.org by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Resume
Three Professional References
Work Product Samples, including:
One writing sample (press release, newsletter piece, op‑ed, or legislative summary)
One design sample (PowerPoint, infographic, social media graphic, or similar)
Optional: video or multimedia sample, if available
Salary Requirements
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