Location: Albany,NY, USA
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 12/04/24
Applications Due12/31/24
Vacancy ID175014
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NY HELPYes
AgencySenate, NYS
TitleCommunications Manager
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $65000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service
Travel Percentage 0%
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 80 South Swan Street
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12247
Minimum Qualifications To be considered, you must be a strategic thinker with knowledge of the NYS Government process and legislature and have:
* Effective written communication skills
* Experience with graphic design, particularly for social media
* Experience with the Legislative Retrieval System (LRS)
* Knowledge of NYS Government Agencies/Resources
* A bachelor's degree
Previous communications experience preferred, but not required.
Duties Description The New York State Senate Majority Conference is seeking individuals with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to join their team as a Communications Manager. This position reports to the Director of Majority Conference Services to implement communications strategies for use by Majority Conference Member offices. This includes social media posts and developing content and designs for materials to be distributed by Majority Conference Members to their constituents, including flyers, and brochures.
In this dynamic role, you will:
* Research and develop content, including brochures, flyers, and mailers for distribution to constituents on various legislative accomplishments and state resources
* Draft and design social media graphics on legislative, initiatives including important bills passing, being signed into law, or taking effect
* Track legislation through LRS
* Assist in developing mail plans for Majority Conference Members
Additional Comments Salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to ...@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Sick time
* 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 80 South Swan Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12247
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to ...@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.