Communications & Research Specialist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Communications & Research Specialist State of North Carolina – Dept of Administration Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $41,655 – $48,685 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Public Relations Spanish Drupal Power BI Microsoft Excel Social media management Writing skills English Research Mid-level Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite Analysis skills Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Communications Data collection Proofreading Editing Under 1 year Full Job Description Description of Work

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS

$ 48,685 Information & Communications Specialist I ( Working title: Communications & Research Specialist) NC Department of Administration Council for

Women & Youth Involvement Position:

60014078 NC10

Recruitment Range:

$41,655.00-$48,685.00 This position is located at: 325 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603 Employment Incentives with NC State Government We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including: 12 annual paid holidays Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision. NC State Retirement Plan Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact. •Find t ips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here : Join Our Team | NC DOA •Come Join Our Team! The North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDOA) is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Communications & Research Specialist (Information & Communications Specialist I) to: serve as a liaison between CFWYI and NCDOA’s Communications Division; conduct outreach about CFWYI initiatives; manage and execute campaigns for awareness months, including drafting proclamations, press releases, and newsletter articles; track the receipt of semi-annual statistical data from CFWYI grantees, analyze data from grantees and other sources, and publish research findings; manage CFWYI webpages and access to CFWYI’s online EBS grants management system; and perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

This position will: Plan and manage CFWYI’s project calendar including awareness month campaigns, activities, and events Research and prepare in consultation with partners draft proclamations, press releases, and newsletter articles for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Women’s History Month, Equal Pay Day, and Women’s Equality Day Work with CFWYI staff and DOA Communications Division to promote and market CFWYI initiatives and strategic goals; assist in creating relevant and timely content for the website and social media Create and maintain data collection forms and analyze and interpret data from different internal and external sources; monitor the collection of data from CFWYI grantees and approved Domestic Violence Intervention Programs, analyze and interpret data, and prepare and publish statistical briefings and other research reports In collaboration with state government, women’s organizations, and Council for Women and Domestic Violence Commission members, coordinate special events to promote awareness of the needs and resources for women in North Carolina Manage CFWYI website and account access to the division’s online EBS grants management system Provide staff support to committees of the Council for Women and Domestic Violence Commission as assigned Perform other duties as assigned Division/ Department Overview The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies. The NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement (CFWYI) advises the Governor, the General Assembly, and other State departments on issues affecting women in North Carolina and seeks to improve the state’s response to domestic violence, family violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. The division administers federal and state appropriated grant funding and receipts, approves the Domestic Violence Intervention Programs that are ordered by the court system, and provides staff support to multiple boards and commissions, including the Council for Women and the Domestic Violence Commission. CFWYI also administers youth involvement programs to foster leadership opportunities for youth, as well as the State of NC Internship Program and State Youth Councils. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS WORK EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING

NOTE:

“See Resume” is not acceptable to show work history. Knowledge of journalistic principles and practices, and of the techniques of disseminating information to the public through a variety of news and social media outlets Experience with proof reading and editing, researching and writing for the internet and social media, and maintaining relevant content for a website and social media posts Knowledge of basic principles of research, including data collection and analysis Knowledge of and experience with state government policies and programs, particularly with respect to women and youth Ability to develop, maintain, and improve statewide reports showing the results of statistical analyses associated with CFWYI initiatives

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE

Excellent research, writing, and editing skills. Ability to synthesize complex information while maintaining strong attention to detail. Ability to stay up to date on new media trends and capabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook. PowerPoint, MS Forms, and Power BI. Graphics experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Drupal experience, and the ability to speak, read and write in Spanish are a plus. The ideal candidate for this position is tech savvy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a self-starter with high standards for all work product. This position requires a forward-thinking individual who will guide projects from concept to completion, develop event and awareness ideas, coordinate logistics, and provide follow-up.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

Valid NC Driver’s License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver’s License and acquire NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information •

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CONTACT INFORMATION NC

Department of Administration Human Resources Management Office Attn:

Human Resources Specialist 325 N Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1322

Phone:

984-236-0040

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.