Public Communications & Correspondence Associate

New York State; Town of Cornwall (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Program

Job summary

The New York State Senate seeks a Communications and Correspondence Associate to support internal and external communications for the Office of State Senator James Skoufis. You will manage messaging across channels, draft formal correspondence, and coordinate recognitions, events, and media materials.

The role requires calm, precise writing under deadline pressure, a commitment to public service, and collaboration with the Director of Communications and District Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in communication or administrative roles is preferred.
• Existing familiarity with the legislative process is a plus.
• Access to a personal vehicle is required.
• This is a full-time, in-person commitment with one remote day per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formal correspondence to a variety of stakeholders.
• Organize, generate, and distribute proclamations, awards, certificates, and other recognitions.
• Prepare correspondence for constituents, municipal leaders, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and execute special projects with operations team, including mailings and events.
• Assist with media advisories, press releases, statements, talking points, and speeches.
• Assist with drafting and monitoring social media content across the Senator’s accounts.
• Assist with internal and external talking points and constituent responses for staff.
• Assist with researching and writing Senate award nominations and proclamations.
• Assist with writing and editing event materials, posters, flyers, and invitations.
• Attend local events on behalf of and with the Senator.
• Monitor the office’s general email inbox and route inquiries to staff.
• Maintain digital and physical records of the Senator’s press clippings.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Google Suite

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New York State Senate seeks a Communications and Correspondence Associate to support internal and external communications for the Office of State Senator James Skoufis. You will manage messaging across channels, draft formal correspondence, and coordinate recognitions, events, and media materials.

The role requires calm, precise writing under deadline pressure, a commitment to public service, and collaboration with the Director of Communications and District Director.