Temporary Public Communications Specialist

Temporary Public Communications Specialist Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered for employment, an electronic application must be completed and submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must upload a DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their application during the application process. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Additional Information Work Hours - 8:00 - 5:00 Mondays - Fridays. May include some evening or weekend hours if special events are occurring. Additional details regarding the position will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a temporary opportunity will be considered. To enhance consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload all relevant certifications, licenses, training records, and other professional credentials at the time of application. Applicants who wish to be considered for temporary opportunities after the posting has expired must submit a new application to the subsequent posting. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Position Information Working Title: Temporary Public Communications Specialist Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience FLSA: Non-Exempt Appointment Type: Temporary - Full-time Tenure Track: No Organizational Division: Computational Data Science and Engineering Organizational Location: College of Engineering Organizational Unit: STEPs4GROWTH Open Date: 10/22/2026 Close Date: 11/05/2026 Posting Number: EPA3257 Primary Purpose of Position As a Public Communication Specialist III – Steps4Growth for Steps4Growth, a 23.7 million grant funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), you will play a crucial role in crafting and executing communication strategies to enhance our brand image, engage with stakeholders, and promote our products/services to participants, educational partners and industry partners. You will write for the program’s website and social media pages including Linked In. You will also assist in crafting media talking points and report narratives as needed. It may require travel to events across North Carolina to be able to write articles and take photographs. You will be responsible for ensuring all marketing materials #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina A&T State University