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Senior Communications Assistant
Description of Duties
This is a senior level position in the communications field responsible for administering public relations, social media and informational activities, and assisting in the performance of day-to-day activities. Duties involve conducting community outreach for the purpose of providing to the public pertinent information relating to the functions and processes of a department or agency and improving public access to services. Duties also involve managing relationships with the media, public and private organizations, community groups and internal departments on behalf of a department or agency. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a department head or other higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over a technical or clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma PLUS either:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in planning/coordinating events, community outreach, journalism, or public relations; OR,
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
