Communications Specialist / Public Affairs Specialist

National Older Worker Career Center•Saint Paul, MN

48d•$40 - $40

About The Position

This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee is not a federal employee. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to meet the mission of NRCS by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff. This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. Additionally, this position aligns with the priorities of the Administration for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion. For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants who are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Ag communications OR BA/BS Degree in Videography, journalism, mass communications, agricultural communications
Farm Bill Program and conservation knowledge; effective skills in presentations; effective communications; knowledge and experience in developing strategic communication plans.
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere), other editing and video software

Responsibilities

Create video content to inform the public, specifically agricultural special interest groups, about NRCS services, initiatives, and successes. Responsible for filming, editing, and producing video projects, collaborating with NRCS field offices, local SWCDs and state government departments. Video brand messaging strategies must comply with USDA-NRCS policies and regulations. Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints. 60%
Research, interview, write, assemble, edit, and publish stories to represent activities and educate participants, potential participants, special interest groups, and general public of NRCS programs and successes. 10%
Complete and assist with special assignments as determined by the program monitor(s). 10%
Formulate communication approaches and outreach campaigns, to enhance the Minnesota NRCS capability to implement key conservation ideas. 10%
Work with the assistant state conservationist for partnership and operations and the state public affairs specialist to prepare news releases, slide shows, video documentaries, still photography, publications, fact sheets, newsletters, presentation graphics, and desktop publishing related to Farm Bill and conservation implementation. 10%

Benefits

Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Federal Holidays
optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period

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