Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/06/20
Applications Due: 10/21/20
Vacancy ID: 82880
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyLabor, Department of
TitleProject Assistant (Hourly) - Albany
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $27.11 to $27.11 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
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 Harriman Office Campus
Building 12
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12240
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An Associate’s degree* in English, Communications, or Marketing; focus on digital media preferred and two years of specialized experience as indicated below.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree* in English, Communications, or Marketing; focus on digital media preferred.
OR
Four years of specialized experience as indicated below.
Specialized Experience: copywriter or related role including web content creation; using SEO (Search Engine Optimization); and knowledge of online content strategy and creation.
A writing assignment will be required prior to interview.
*Degree must be awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working with Drupal
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed deadlines and expectations
• Collaborative spirit
• Creativity
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
As a Project Assistant in the Communications Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct voice on multiple different topics;
• Work with graphic designers, program level staff and other communications professionals to research, create and edit content;
• Edit and proofread copy as needed;
• Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach;
• Build pages in content management system (training will be provided);
• Assist with tracking and project management as needed.
Additional Comments This position will be 6-9 months in duration
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Eric LaPan
Telephone (518) 457-1020
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12240
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested applicants should email a resume, and cover letter which clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If meeting the degree minimum qualification provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts, equivalency documentation, and/or degree showing receipt of Associates or Bachelor’s Degree to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov. Please include the title, location and vacancy ID #82880 you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application.
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