Student Assistant
NYS Department of Transportation · Poughkeepsie, NY · 2 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Duties Description
- Help create social media content for X and monitor social media for promotional/engagement opportunities
- Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, press releases, travel advisories, media advisories, and more
- Communicate with other organizations as directed
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and basic data entry
- Assist the public information officer in preparing presentation material for public, agency and industry events
- Responsibilities may include field work, photo gathering, internal/external communications
Skills Needed
- An educational background in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data manipulation
- Logical/critical thinking skills
- Quantitative analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.