Public Information Specialist 2 (Digital Content)
- Salary: From $84156 to $106454 Annually USD Annually
- Salary Top:84156106454
- Full Time
- Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Non-competitive: seven years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications. Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, substitutes for two, four, or five years.
Promotion: one year of experience as a Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content).
Duties Description
The Public Information Specialist 2 (Digital Content) will be responsible for developing strategies and programs that engage the community and grow public support of the New York State Park system. They will also assist with the public-facing elements of multi-agency projects from the Governor’s office. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Collaborating with various Bureaus to develop recommendations for website functionality and how information is displayed and disseminated to the public.
• Serving as the agency Language Access Coordinator-- managing agency-wide language translation requests, securing on-site and virtual translators, including American Sign Language (ASL), and maintaining the agency’s language access plan.
• Serving as the agency Open Data Coordinator - identifying, assessing, posting, and updating the agency’s public documents on the statewide Open Data website.
• Serving as an agency representative on statewide multi-agency planning initiatives.
• Assisting press operations, including writing press releases, interacting with the media, and managing public meeting notification.
• Assisting with the development and preparation of public presentations and Commissioner correspondence on agency policy and program matters for internal and external audiences.
• Planning public events and Commissioner’s appearances, including coordinating event logistics, writing remarks, and distributing media advisories.
• Identifying, developing, and executing special initiatives, events and celebrations, such as Pride Week, Connect Kids, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Learn-to-Swim, I Love My Park Day, the 250th Anniversary of American Revolution, major golf tournaments, and the New York State Fair.
• Coordinating with the agency’s marketing team to develop digital content for social media, visual and informational exhibits, publications, and website features.
• Conducting research and preparing information related to the agency’s digital content for a diverse audience of internal and external audiences.
• Developing and implement strategies for reaching new and underserved audiences.
• Responding to and troubleshoot the general public’s inquiries.
• Assisting in training/orienting new Public Affairs Bureau staff members.
• Supervising lower-level staff.
Additional Comments
Operating Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 10/23/24 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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