Cannabis Project Assistant Cannabis Public Affairs Press Community Outreach Coordinator 13010 Jobs

Bachelor’s degree with two years specialized experience community organizer and/or political campaigns in press and/or organizer capacity.
Preferred qualifications: Preferred candidates will have at least one year experience working directly with members of the media. Experience in crisis and rapid response communications strategies preferred.

Duties Description
The Cannabis Public Affairs Press and Community Outreach Coordinator will work as a member of the communications team to promote the public health and equity goals of cannabis legalization through highly coordinated public affairs campaigns that enhance protection to children and youth and other vulnerable and marginalized populations by raising awareness including highlighting the risks of cannabis use to the developing brains of children and babies; minimize public harm by raising awareness around risks of cannabis use and how to safely consume it, including the illegality of driving while under the influence and dangers of consuming cannabis with other substances; and ensure the public, and in particular target communities, are fully aware of the equity goals of cannabis legalization and drive members of those communities to the opportunities the new industry will bring.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in strategic communications planning initiatives that incorporate traditional and digital communications channels and platforms;
• Collaborate with Cannabis Public Affairs Coordinator to develop public affairs campaigns that serve to organize communities around opportunities in the new industry;
• Manage and support workstreams for multiple projects, including by setting priorities and timelines;
• Develop content, including press releases and narratives told through digital platforms, and work with stakeholders to support community outreach, public education campaigns and tell the story of the Office, the Cannabis Control Board, and the new cannabis industry New York State is building;
• Collaborate with Cannabis Public Affairs Coordinator to promote OCM activities with media sources;
• Establish reporting mechanisms to track outcomes of efforts to reach target communities and inform executive leadership and future planning.

Additional Comments

Work location and telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview. All Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) employees are required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 unless they are fully vaccinated. Employees who are vaccinated must provide proof of vaccine status through a secure online portal. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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