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Orange County NC

Communications Manager*

Orange County NC, Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States, 27278


Salary:

$54,223.00 - $62,879.00 Annually

Location :

Hillsborough NC 27278, NC

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

152-2024-404

Department:

Department on Aging

Opening Date:

08/28/2024

Closing Date:

9/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description

The Orange County Aging department has an opening for A Communications Manager.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSThe work is primarily responsible for developing or obtaining information and using various forms of media to promote the programs and services provided by the Orange County Department on Aging (OCDOA) system.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aging Director with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs. This position may supervise others or serve as team lead in communication activities. Position does related work as required.

*A background check is required.Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1441243

NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or public relations or closely related field and (3) three years of work experience in marketing, advertising or media sales,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college with a associate's degree in marketing, communications, journalism or public relations or closely related field and (5) five years of work experience in marketing, advertising or media sales.

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;

Orange County contributes 13.64% of your base salary per pay period and 15.04% for LEO.

Health Insurance (Medical)

Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.

Dental Insurance

Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.

Vision Insurance

Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.

Life Insurance

Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.

Short Term Disability

Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.

Optional Long Term Disability Coverage PolicyOptional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.

12 Paid HolidaysAnniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)

0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year

Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)

96.2 hours/year

Tuition reimbursement assistanceVarious other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.

01

Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

Yes

02

I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?

YesNo

03

Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?

Yes, I am a Permanent Employee that has passed the Probationary PeriodYes, I am an Employee but I have not passed the Probationary PeriodYes, I am a Temporary EmployeeNo, I am not an Employee

04

Do you have or are you able to obtain a driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina?

YesNo

05

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

GEDHigh School DiplomaAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeOther Degree

06

Please indicate your degree major.

MarketingJournalismCommunicationsPublic RelationsRelated

07

If you indicated Related, please indicate your related degree major.

08

Do you have experience in developing social media marketing strategies?

YesNo

09

Describe your experience and the number of years of experience (within the last 5 years) work experience in marketing, advertising or media sales.

None1 year but less than 2 years2 years but less than 3 years3 years but less than 4 years4 years but less than 5 yearsover 5 years

10

Please describe your work experience in marketing, advertising or media sales.

Required Question