Info & Communications Specialist I (Temporary)

State of North Carolina

24d•$20

About The Position

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 www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 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 Governor's 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 agency's 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

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.