Senate, NYS

Communications And Correspondence Associate

The Office of State Senator James Skoufis seeks a detail-oriented Communications and Correspondence Associate to support a variety of internal and external communications needs, with a primary focus on executing the Senator's messaging across a variety of channels. The right fit for this position is someone who performs calmly and quickly under pressure, possesses exceptional writing and editing skills, has a passion for public service or mission-oriented work, and thrives in deadline-driven work environments. This role will report to the Senator's Director of Communications and District Director.

General Requirements + Responsibilities:

• Prepare formal correspondence to a variety of stakeholders.
• Organizing, generating, and distributing proclamations, awards, certificates, and other formal recognitions from the Senator.
• Preparing correspondence for constituents, municipal leaders, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Planning and executing special projects in coordination with members of the operations team, including specialty mailings, the creation and execution of new office-hosted events, and more.
• Assist with preparing media advisories, press releases, statements, talking points, and speeches.
• Assist with drafting and monitoring social media content across the Senator's social accounts.
• Assist with preparing internal and external talking points and constituent responses for staff's use.
• Assist with research and writing of Senate award nominations, proclamations, citations, and more.
• Assist with writing and editing of event materials, posters, flyers, and invitations.
• Attend local events on behalf of and with the Senator.
• Monitor the office's general email inbox, including directing constituent inquiries to appropriate staff members, preparing and disseminating formal responses, and escalating constituent concerns.
• Assist with maintaining digital and analogue records of the Senator's press clippings.
• Preferred software familiarity: Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms), Outlook, Microsoft Office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 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.

Additional Comments:

The salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, commensurate with education and relevant work experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume with three references, and three professional writing samples to salzmann@nysenate.gov with the subject line "Communications and Correspondence Associate."

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

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 Program

The 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.

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