Communications Coordinator in Albany, New York

NY HELP Yes

Agency Senate, NYS

Title Communications Coordinator

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 10

Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $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

State NY

Zip Code 12224

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 [email protected]. 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 ProgramThe 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 [email protected]

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to [email protected]. Submissions without all four will not be considered.