Communications Assistant - #BPDWE004

Title: Communications Assistant- #BPDWE004

State Role Title:PR & Mktg Spec III

Hiring Range: Up to $35/hour comm w/ experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Board People w/Disabilities

Location:Board Ppl with Disabilities

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:

Our mission is to create a Commonwealth that advances opportunities for independence personal decision-making and full participation in community life for individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Our vision is to help Virginians with developmental and other disabilities direct their own lives and choose how they live learn work and play.

Job Duties:

The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) is seeking a Communications Assistant to assist the Communications & Information Manager in the development of communications content through writing and design of print and digital materials such as booklets flyers e-newsletters social media posts infographics video website content promotional materials and other media using appropriate software (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Premiere Pro Acrobat MS Office applications) to complete work efficiently and effectively. Additional duties will include support agency communications including tasks such as updating websites to reflect new/updated information and remove outdated information updating communications materials to reflect current policies events and initiatives. Other duties will include but not limited to producing analytics reports using social media websites and other program performance metrics as requested; developing campaigns on social media platforms; understanding various audiences of the agency and finding ways to repurpose content and use different social media/marketing tools to expand reach among a broad array of stakeholders.

This position is eligible for telework. Telework days may vary depending on agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of current social media & ability to be trained on platform-specific backend operations

Skills/Abilities:

- Proficiency with MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook/Access)
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design software (InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator Acrobat Canva)
- Entry level to higher proficiency with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
- Entry level to higher proficiency with email marketing software (e.g. Constant Contact)
- Skills in photography/videography/writing/proofreading/editing
- Superior planning and organizational skills
- Understanding of Section 508 digital accessibility compliance
- Above-average PC literacy
- Considerable marketing/communications experience with an emphasis on graphic design.
- Considerable professional experience with social media and other digital communications platforms (Constant Contact WordPress).

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions:

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
  
  Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.
  
  Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
  
  To Apply:
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand-delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.