Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52894
Closing Date: 01/28/2026
​Agency: Office of the Governor
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Pritzker Administration is seeking a Rapid Response Coordinator to support the communication team’s real-time rapid response efforts. The successful candidate will be an exceptional researcher who brings creativity and attention to detail to the role and someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Reports to Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications.
• Works closely with the communications team to develop collateral, including fact sheets, backgrounder documents and supports rapid response efforts on key issues.
• Supports real-time media and social media monitoring efforts to aid the communications team response efforts.
• Closely tracks key issue areas and flags notable updates for the communications team. Shares resources to support developing key messages.
• Coordinates with subject matter experts on distilling complex issue areas.
• Helps fact check salient issues and statements in real time.
• Manages historical libraries of past statements, quotes, and press clips.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of communications and media relations experience preferred.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong written skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to think and communicate clearly, formulate a clear point of view on complicated issues, and create a concise and well-written narrative.
• Proven ability to work well within a team and elevate potential opportunities or challenges to leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, work well under tight deadlines, and readily adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at once while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend/night availability

​Work Hours: 37.5 hours/ week
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com