Head of Forest Communications & Education (Remote)

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; Remote; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, within the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, seeks an Information & Communications Specialist III to manage the information and outreach program. You will oversee media relations, campaigns, social media, and environmental education across NCFS, guiding the Public Information Officer and Multimedia Specialist.

Preferred candidates have a strong communications background, ability to supervise, and experience with budgeting and strategic campaigns to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or related field.
• Four years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience supervising and directing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the NCFS information, education, and outreach program.
• Lead media relations, public relations strategies, and campaigns.
• Develop and leverage social media outlets and advertising efforts.
• Conduct marketing research and environmental education initiatives.
• Provide budgetary planning and monitoring oversight; supervise staff.

Skills

Public relations strategies

Media outreach

Writing and editing

Stakeholder relations

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience in communications/public relations

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service, within the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, seeks an Information & Communications Specialist III to manage the information and outreach program. You will oversee media relations, campaigns, social media, and environmental education across NCFS, guiding the Public Information Officer and Multimedia Specialist.

Preferred candidates have a strong communications background, ability to supervise, and experience with budgeting and strategic campaigns to