Marketing and Communications Specialist Position Available In Northampton, North Carolina

Marketing and Communications Specialist 
Salary $39,671.00 – $69,426.00 Annually Location Jackson County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05345 Department Dept of Public Instruction Opening Date 04/21/2025 Closing Date 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Administrative Specialist II Position Number 65009171 Salary Grade

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JOB WORKING TITLE

Marketing and Communications Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Administrative Specialist

II POSITION NUMBER

65009171

DIVISION/SECTION:

North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching

SALARY GRADE

NC09

RECRUITMENT RANGE:

 $41,500 – $45,500 WORK

LOCATION

Cullowhee, NC (Jackson County) (Office-Based)

APPOINTMENT TYPE

Permanent Full-Time Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity, communication, and strategy? Are you excited by the power of storytelling, visual design, and digital media to drive meaningful engagement? At the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), you’ll bring your marketing and communications talents to a team that champions educators across the state. Your work will amplify the voices and stories of those making a difference in classrooms every day. What You’ll Do As our Marketing & Communications Specialist, you’ll take the lead on a range of creative and strategic responsibilities, including: Social Media Management Craft compelling content and grow NCCAT’s presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). Use photos, videos, reels, and narrative to build community and awareness.
Graphic Design & Brand Messaging Design engaging digital and print materials such as flyers, reports, event graphics, and more. Bring the brand to life with style and clarity.
Website & Email Content Help maintain and update website content. Support email communications to ensure timely and effective outreach to educators and stakeholders.
Marketing Outreach & Program Promotion Collaborate on campaigns to promote NCCAT’s professional development programs to educators throughout North Carolina.
Multimedia & Archive Support Build and manage a robust collection of photos, video interviews, and media assets that showcase our work in action. Why Work at NCCAT?

Purposeful Impact:

Support and uplift public school educators across North Carolina.

Creative Ownership:

Be a core voice in how we represent our mission visually and publicly.

Supportive Environment:

Work with a passionate, professional team in a scenic and inspiring setting.

Professional Growth:

Apply your full range of skills—and learn new ones along the way. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities /

Competencies Communication Excellence:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written, verbal, and visual formats. Strong proofreading skills and an understanding of tone, grammar, and audience engagement.

Digital and Social Media Fluency:

Skilled in using social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.) for strategic communication and audience building.

Graphic Design Proficiency:

Experience with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar) to develop visually compelling print and digital materials.

Web and Content Management:

Familiarity with updating websites and managing email marketing content, including maintaining digital archives and databases.

Organizational Agility:

Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and adapt to shifting project needs in a fast-paced environment.

Technology and Office Tools:

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office systems. Able to learn and apply software tools used for communications, project management, and recordkeeping.

Program Understanding:

Ability to interpret and convey information about NCCAT’s goals, services, and programs to internal and external audiences.

Creative Problem-Solving:

Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to develop solutions within procedural and operational guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Minimum:

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of related administrative, marketing, or communications experience.

Preferred:

A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field, plus experience with digital content creation, design tools, and social media management.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Valid NC Driver’s License. Out of State Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License or acquire within 60 days of hire. Supplemental and Contact Information

• For current State employees, as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.

• PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE

• All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.

oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants must scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran’s preference. Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”. If technical issues occur when applying, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are questions about this posting, please contact the NC DPI Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION NC

Center for the Advancement of Teaching 276 NCCAT Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723 tricia.ashe@nccat.org

Phone:

(828) 293-5202 Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/
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