What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant position at NYS Department of Transportation?
Duties Description
Minimum Qualifications
Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program.
Skills Needed
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
- Help create social media content using NYMTC’s Canva account
- Help develop specialized media mailings lists using NYMTC’s Cision account.
- Help write, proofread, and edit letters, documents, press releases, media alerts, and more
- Create artwork for publicity purposes
- Update and add to NYMTC’s public email distribution lists
- Research/update NYMTC’s TCN NGO list
- Further develop NYMTC’s Flickr account
- Monitor social media for promotional/engagement opportunities
- Assist the executive director in preparing presentation material for public, agency and industry events
Minimum Qualifications
Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program.
Skills Needed
- An educational background in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Photography, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Experience with video photography and editing, photo editing, and graphic design.
- Proficiency in PC and web applications such as Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator), Canva & Flickr.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
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