Communications Specialist / Public Affairs Specialist Job at National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Saint Paul, MN

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  • National Experienced Workforce Solutions
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

Communications Specialist / Public Affairs SpecialistID:AMN-086Location:Saint PaulProgram:ACEWage/Hr:$40.00Hours/Week:20-40Minimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants who are legally eligible to work in the United States.Qualifications:Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Ag communications OR BA/BS Degree in Videography, journalism, mass communications, agricultural communicationsFarm Bill Program and conservation knowledge; effective skills in presentations; effective communications; knowledge and experience in developing strategic communication plans.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPointAdobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere), other editing and video softwareDuties:Enrollee will assist with communications strategies, written or visual, and to promote understanding, appreciation, or participation in NRCS conservation assistance and programs.Create video content to inform the public, specifically agricultural special interest groups, about NRCS services, initiatives, and successes. Responsible for filming, editing, and producing video projects, collaborating with NRCS field offices, local SWCDs and state government departments. Video brand messaging strategies must comply with USDA-NRCS policies and regulations. Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.60%Research, interview, write, assemble, edit, and publish stories to represent activities and educate participants, potential participants, special interest groups, and general public of NRCS programs and successes.10%Complete and assist with special assignments as determined by the program monitor(s).10%Formulate communication approaches and outreach campaigns, to enhance the Minnesota NRCS capability to implement key conservation ideas.10%Work with the assistant state conservationist for partnership and operations and the state public affairs specialist to prepare news releases, slide shows, video documentaries, still photography, publications, fact sheets, newsletters, presentation graphics, and desktop publishing related to Farm Bill and conservation implementation.10%Other:annual information system security, anti-harassment, and civil rights training.Travel Requirements: occasional travel to satisfy the duties of the position.Overnight travel: GOV or POV, walking on uneven or rough terrain, field visits (farms and construction sites)Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

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