YOEC Communications Manager

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Human Resources

Job Classification Title

Administrative Officer (NS)

Position Number

Grade

FLATRATE

About Us

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the states fish and wildlife resources through research scientific management wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolinas fishing hunting trapping and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians wildlife law enforcement officers wildlife educators communication specialists and customer service information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolinas wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters anglers boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission (YOEC) is a state agency that operates with funding from the NC General Assembly and donors. The YOEC mission is to encourage and strengthen young North Carolinians connection to nature by providing opportunities to engage with the outdoors. We envision North Carolinians engaging with the states diverse natural resources and developing a lasting appreciation for the outdoors.

The North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission (YOEC) is accepting applications for a Communications Manager (Administrative Officer). The Communications Manager oversees all public relations marketing and events activities while managing the daily tasks and projects of the Communications and Engagement Team.

Responsibilities:
Plans coordinates and manages all public relations and marketing activities including the supervision of Communications and Engagement staff and duties. Works with and assists the Outreach Coordinator(s) at statewide events.
Develops and implements marketing and communications strategies and serves as the primary media contact for the agency and trust fund creating strengthening and maintaining relationships with target audiences partners and stakeholders.
Assists the Executive Director Commission Chair and board with the planning and coordination of board and committee meetings and events. Records drafts and publishes minutes and motions.
Collaborates with leadership staff to research draft and submit agency reports and recommendations to the board North Carolina General Assembly and other stakeholders.
Oversees the design of marketing and outreach materials and works with external companies to create promotional items for giveaways and events.
Develops and implements the agencys media strategy. Creates social content calendars and oversees the maintenance and updating of agency social media channels and websites.
Plans and attends community engagement events across the state and represents the agency at conferences festivals events public meetings civic meetings and one-on-one meetings with community and state leaders.
Works with the leadership team to identify outreach and engagement opportunities and expand the agencys impacts across the state.
Assists with any other tasks and projects as needed.
Reports to the Deputy Director.

This is a Full-Time Exempt; Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm position. This position requires occasional weekend evening and overnight shifts. This position requires regular travel across the state to attend meetings events and conferences. This position is based at the YOEC-Raleigh office located in the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Building (1751 Varsity Drive Raleigh NC 27606).



RECRUITMENT RANGE: $52000 $58000

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Communications and Public Relations
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• Graphic Design and Website Management
• Events Management
• Report Writing and Strategic Planning
• Proficiency with Meta Suite Microsoft Office Google Workspace and Zoom
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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.

A Bachelors degree in Communications Social Media Marketing Public Relations Events Management or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years experience in the area of assignment

OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

*For More Information*
For more information about the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission visit the YOEC website. N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission

EEO Statement

The 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:

Monique Napper Bloomfield

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