Position Information

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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleCommunications Manager

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Senate Majority Conference is seeking individuals with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to join their team as a Communications Manager. This position reports to the Director of Majority Conference Services to implement communications strategies for use by Majority Conference Member offices. This includes social media posts and developing content and designs for materials to be distributed by Majority Conference Members to their constituents, including flyers, and brochures.

In this dynamic role, you will:

•Research and develop content, including brochures, flyers, and mailers for distribution to constituents on various legislative accomplishments and state resources
•Draft and design social media graphics on legislative, initiatives including important bills passing, being signed into law, or taking effect
•Track legislation through LRS
•Assist in developing mail plans for Majority Conference Members

Minimum Qualifications To be considered, you must be a strategic thinker with knowledge of the NYS Government process and legislature and have:

•Effective written communication skills
•Experience with graphic design, particularly for social media
•Experience with the Legislative Retrieval System (LRS)
•Knowledge of NYS Government Agencies/Resources
•A bachelor's degree

Previous communications experience preferred, but not required.

Additional Comments Salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program

The 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.