Info & Communications Specialist I (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Information Communications Specialist (S)

Position Number

Grade

JB22

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation responsible oversight and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .
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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with the NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services Forest Service located at 512 N. Salisbury Street 10th Floor Archdale Bldg Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
The NC Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Forest Service is seeking a full time / 35 hours a week / Communication Specialist. This position is funded through supplemental grant funding and is responsible for a range of public information communications and public relations work to be focused on outreach within Tropical Storm Helene disaster declared counties.

The selected candidate:
Will work with program staff and subject matter experts to identify communications/outreach priorities in declared counties.
Will deliver promotional and informational materials using a variety of communications channels with the intent to build awareness and interest in Helene recovery programs and services geared for landowners in declared counties.
Plan write and edit agency publications that cover a variety of program and service areas that range from forest protection and forest management to wildfire mitigation and prevention.
Plan and write attention-grabbing copy for media campaigns.
Assist with planning and preparing agency displays and exhibits specific to Helene recovery in declared counties.
Develop and write content for social media content specific to Helene recovery in declared counties.
Will assist with information education and outreach events specific to Helene recovery.
In-state travel may be required for this position.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• General knowledge of journalistic communication and/or publication principles and practices.
• General knowledge of the techniques of disseminating information to the public through a variety of news media.
• Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards of magazine and press publications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of press radio and television and other persons contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in communications public relations public affairs journalism English or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Janice Scott Kearney

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