Program Head - Information and Education

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

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionNorth Carolina Forest ServiceJob Classification TitleInformation & Communications Spec III (NS)Position Number60032189GradeNC16About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.Description of WorkJob postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.The Information and Education Branch Head is responsible for increasing awareness, understanding, and support of the NCFS mission, vision, programs, and accomplishments, as well as forestry in North Carolina. This position is responsible for conceptualizing, implementing, and overseeing the NCFS information, education, and outreach program, to include: media and public relations, program and information strategies and campaigns, marketing research, advertising, developing and leveraging social media outlets, community outreach and development, environmental education, providing technical direction to the Educational State Forests, budgetary planning and monitoring, and other duties assigned by supervisor. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of the NCFS Public Information Officer, Communications Specialist and the NCFS Multimedia Specialist.Duty Station Location: 512 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $57,983 - $101,470Experience developing and implementing public relations strategies.Knowledge of principles and techniques for effectively disseminating information to the public through a variety of media.Ability to write according to accepted publications standards, edit and analyze documents and information prepared by others.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the communications media, public, forest industry, and other agencies.Experience supervising and directing the work of others.Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Lori Lynnette ReedRecruiter Email: [e-mail]