Location: Albany,NY, USA
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 11/30/24
Applications Due12/31/24
Vacancy ID173853
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NY HELPYes
AgencySenate, NYS
TitleCommunications Coordinator
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade10
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $42500 to $47500 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service
Travel Percentage 20%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 35
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address State Street and Washington Ave
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12224
Minimum Qualifications The New York Senate Minority Conference is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join their team in Albany. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategy on behalf of the members of the Conference. The coordinator will work with Albany, regional, and district-based offices to formulate communications strategy and supplement communications implementation.
The most qualified candidate must:
* Produce professional written and multimedia content within deadlines;
* Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others;
* Speak and write professionally and persuasively;
* Maintain and assist in managing social media presence;
* Meet strict deadlines;
* Follow oral and written directions;
* Work independently;
* Collaborate with others as part of a team;
* Have a bachelor's degree.
Additionally, writing and digital media knowledge and skills are required, e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Duties Description The essential functions in this dynamic role include:
* Craft content that builds into a narrative for state and local messaging;
* Identify opportunities to cultivate media coverage for member offices;
* Organize and assist with press conferences and special events (may require travel);
* Assist in the development, writing, editing, and distribution of internal and external communications materials as necessary;
* Produce regular reports on activity and background materials for internal and external use;
* Assist in the writing of social media postings, press releases, statements, speeches, and opinion editorials;
* Utilize legislative, policy, finance, communications, and digital specialists to improve communications; and
* Research public policy issues of local, regional, and statewide significance.
Additional Comments Compensation ranges from $42,500 to $47,500 and will be determined by educational experience as well as relevant work experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to ...@nysenate.gov. Submissions without all four will not be considered.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
* Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
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Name Hiring Coordinator
Telephone n/a
Fax n/a
Email Address ...@nysenate.gov
Address
Street State Street and Washington Ave
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to ...@nysenate.gov. Submissions without all four will not be considered.