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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/24/22

Applications Due07/08/22

Vacancy ID107266

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePublic Affairs Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.24 to $21.24 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12238

Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.

Duties Description The position is located in the Public Affairs Bureau in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). The State Parks Public Affairs Bureau is responsible for media relations, community affairs, the agency website, social and digital media, graphic arts and marketing. The bureau is the first point of contact for public inquiries to the agency’s general phone line and email inbox. The position reports to the Public Information Officer who reports to the Commissioner of OPRHP.

Specific duties will include:

Assist press operations, including writing press releases, interacting with the media and managing public meeting notification.
Assist in preparing public events and Commissioner’s appearances, including coordinating event logistics, writing remarks, and distributing media advisories.
Assist in developing content for agency social media channels, blog and eNewsletter.
Assist in answering phones, responding to public email inbox, preparing news clips.
Monitor Press Office inbox.
Assist with website updates.
Proof / send advisories and press releases through Media Contact.
Maintain current media / pitching lists through Media Contact.
Edit / approve regional and agency press releases.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for agency leaders.
Assist with State Council of Parks Meetings, including preparation of minutes.
Respond to and troubleshoot patron questions and complaints.
Plan and assist on special events, NYS Fair, major golf tournaments.
Work with our marketing team to develop content for visual and informational displays and publications.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:

Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills. Two years of experience in a public affairs and/or marketing atmosphere as well as customer service skills and an interest in outdoor recreation, the environment and community engagement is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in communications/marketing/public relations/journalism or related field is preferred.

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

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address albany.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your application and resume to Albany.employment@parks.ny.gov Attn: Personnel, by the date indicated above. Please ensure to reference Public Affairs Assistant in the subject line of the email. Employment applications can be found by visiting the agency’s web site using the following link: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf

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