StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitlePublic Information Specialist 1, #12030

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications; experience in website management, social media management, product management, digital communications, or user experience design preferred.

An associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Information Science, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, can substitute for the experience on a year for year basis, with 30 credits equaling one year of experience.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will work both internally and externally to create consistent messaging using various communication vehicles to create positive relationships with federal, state, local legislatures, community groups and staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with arranging press conferences, seminars, public hearings, and other informational gatherings.
• Draft external publications for items related to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).
• Answer inquiries from the public and news media concerning the Office of Cannabis Management’s programs.
• Work on OCM content and social media channels.
• Monitor agency’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
• May prepare displays, speeches or presentations for use at conference, seminars, and training sessions.
• Participate in strategic communications planning initiatives that incorporate traditional and digital communications channels and platforms
• Help develop, manage, and execute public affairs campaigns working across teams including external affairs, policy, operations, and legal that are informed by the Cannabis Public Affairs Press and Community Outreach Coordinator.
• Manage and support workstreams for multiple projects, including by setting priorities and timelines and working closely with the communications team to support the proper deployment of resources
• Develop content, including press releases and narratives told through digital platforms, and work with stakeholders to support community outreach, public education campaigns and tell the story of the Office, the Cannabis Control Board, and the new cannabis industry New York State is building
• Work directly with reporters to place and inform stories and serve as an on-the record spokesperson
• Support the Office’s work and strengthen public education and affairs campaigns with rapid response and crisis communications strategies

Additional Comments Work location and telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview. All Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal, if vaccinated.

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

Name Human Resources/GP

Telephone 5184735282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.