StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleSpecial Assistant (Deputy Director of Communications) - VID 154763

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $108665 to $137319 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience. *

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years of managerial experience
• Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to cross functional teamwork
• Well-organized, disciplined, and able to incorporate feedback to improve best practices
• Ability to develop creative solutions under pressure
• Ability to write, prepare and edit in a creative and clear manner, under limited supervision, at a level acquired with 7+ years of professional working experience.
• Strong interpersonal communications and demonstrated ability to manage positive relationships with external stakeholders
• Capable of managing sensitive and high-risk online environments/communities. Experience with social media and integrated digital communications. Good oral communication skills which include public speaking.
• Must exercise discretion involving the interrelationships among the agency, outside stakeholders, licensees, and other members of the legal cannabis ecosystem
• Spanish-language proficiency

Duties Description This position will manage the development and planning of comprehensive, adaptive, and responsive strategic media and messaging programs to advance and support OCM’s objectives, and enhance OCM’s branding through local, regional, and national news exposure. The position manages the flow of information from internal OCM program areas and the Director of Communications. This position manages two teams in the Communications Office, the Press Office, and the Digital Content & Campaign Management team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to all Communications staff. This position oversees communication strategies regarding dispensary openings, press conferences, and other open press events, and requires the exercise of discretion in the development and implementation of strategic media campaigns.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manages and oversees all daily operations for the Press Office and Digital Content & Campaign Management teams within the Communications Office
• Working with various program areas within OCM, develop strategies for implementation of OCM initiatives and communicate those plans to the Director of Communications as appropriate
• Manages the Communication Officer’s day-to-day workflow
• Prepares remarks, op-eds, and pitches national media outlets to expand reach and coverage of OCM
• Oversees the development of OCM’s public-facing newsletter, website and social media content that is timely and responsive to the fast-evolving cannabis landscape
• Plans and implements Agency Press Strategy with the Director of Communications, and Executive team to keep track of Agency initiatives and accomplishments
• Work with the Director of Communications to make decisions about what to promote to fit into overall OCM strategy, and carry out strategic plans in timely, effective and well-ordered fashion
• Edits press releases and advisories to ensure clear, consistent and concise messaging to the public is maintained
• Reviews and develops briefing materials for Executive Director and Chair of the Board.
• Proactively pitch stories highlighting milestones of the agency
• Serve as a partner to foster a positive, collaborative and impactful relationship with the Executive Chamber
• Serve as Agency’s liaison for other entities by coordinating meetings to define and develop partnership opportunities
• Serve as on-the-record spokesperson for OCM
• Complete special assignments as directed
• Complete full range of supervisory functions

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.


NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

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 a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.