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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
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| Department: | NMSU - NMDA, Director's Division *Revised* |
| Position Title: | Specialist I. Public Relations Officer / Req# 2009011593 |
| Date Position Advertised: | November 07, 2009 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with qualifications and experience |
| Special Conditions: | EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
POSITION LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Defensive driving training required within three months after employment. Driving record subject to investigation. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. |
| Qualifications: | REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. Technical writing skills, with the ability to create, compose, and edit written materials; ability to develop and deliver presentations; and the ability to plan and create communications that are responsive to the needs of the organization. Good public speaking/Radio/TV skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree – Experience: Two (2) years of experience. |
| Examples of Duties: | RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the leadership of the Director/Secretary of Agriculture, the Public Relations Officer will keep the public informed of the activities of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Designs, writes, develops, and prepares various informational and/or technical materials for publication • Serves as unit liaison and coordinator on public and/or media relations issues • Writes and edits public relations materials including news releases, articles, and newsletters • Provides support and represents the organization at various promotional events and business/community meetings as assigned or as appropriate • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned • Emcee special events as required image. |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.
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| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A complete application consists of the NMDA application form (available at http://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/Jobs.html ), a letter of application (1-2 pages maximum addressing why applicant is interested in the position, special skills, and experience), personal resume including references, and college transcripts. All materials must be received no later than the close of business on the deadline date above.
REPLY TO: New Mexico Department of Agriculture Human Resources, MSC 3189 P. O. Box 30005 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8005 TELEPHONE:(575) 646-7523 DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Review of applications will begin November 23, 2009, and continue until filled |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.