NY HELP No Agency Senate, NYS Title Communications Strategist Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $30000 to $35000 Annually Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 60% Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 20 Workday From 9 AM To 1 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Ontario Street Address 25 North Street City Canandaigua State NY Zip Code 14424 Duties Description New York State Senator Pamela Helming is seeking a part-time, creative Communications Strategist with excellent and versatile writing and editing skills in her District Office located in Canandaigua, NY. This position has a high degree of flexibility. The essential responsibilities in this dynamic role include:•Assisting in overall communications strategy, including the development of messaging priorities •Writing opinion editorials, press releases, statements and speeches• Cultivating positive constituent stories• Developing and executing communications plans and special projects• Producing content for various social media platforms and print and online news outlets•Briefing the Senator and team on current issues of district, statewide and national importance•Collaborating with District Office and Albany Office team members Minimum Qualifications •Experience with messaging considering a variety of issues and viewpoints•At least five years of demonstrated experience working on a communications team, preferably in a government setting•A bachelor's degree in communication, English, public policy, public administration, political science or other relevant field of study is preferred•Familiarity with the Finger Lakes region Additional Comments This is a part-time position (20 Hours/Week) which is benefit-eligible. The salary range is $30,000 to $35,000 commensurate with education and experience.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to helming@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:•Dental insurance•Employee assistance program•Flexible spending account•Health insurance•Life insurance•Paid time off•Parental leave•Retirement plan•Sick time•Tuition reimbursement•Vision insurance•Wellness ProgramThe New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Hiring Coordinator Telephone n/a Fax n/a Email Address helming@nysenate.gov Address Street 25 North Street City Canandaigua State NY Zip Code 14424 Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to helming@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.