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Public Affairs Assistant Jobs in Providence, USA at Ricouncil94
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JR101427#
** Department
* * Department of Transportation#
** Division
* * Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry#
** Salary**$16.00 – $22.00#
** Job Profile
** JC– Public Affairs Assistant (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday – Friday, Full Time Summer 2026. Appointments will begin in May and extend Co to early September. Part
– Time
-Op options may be available in the Fall Academic Year.#
** Opening Date
** March 9, 2026#
** Closing Date
** May 6, 2026#
** Job
Requisition Number
** JR101427 Public Affairs Assistant (Evergreen) (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C40277 G#
** Classification
* * Public Affairs Assistant#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** As part of the RIDOT Executive Office, this position is with the
* Communications & Customer Service (CCS*) staff which oversees marketing communications activities for the entire Department. Specifically, CCS manages media relations and advocacy, brand planning, visual arts, digital media, and community relations. College Interns working in CCS have an opportunity to not only work alongside seasoned communications professionals who welcome the fresh energy and perspective that students with diverse backgrounds bring but also interact with a wide range of government and agency leaders, including elected officials, engineers, planners, and financial experts.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Specific detailed duties are assigned; work is closely supervised for accuracy and completeness.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED**: Usually none.
** Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
** To assist in the development of collateral materials (i.e. annual reports, presentations, newsletters, outdoor ads, etc.) as well as event planning and market research.
To participate in the important task of preparing the daily news bundle for delivery to the Department’s senior leadership team.
To assist with the development of visually appealing digital and print materials.
To do related work as required.
** Required Qualifications for Appointment
**** KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
** A working knowledge of graphic arts, social media, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite or Quark; demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports, etc.; and related capacities and abilities.
** EDUCATION****:
** Applicants must be second year students currently enrolled at an accredited college/university. Students majoring in a communications, journalism or related concentration program are preferred. A student’s academic standing and GPA are considered for placement preference.
** Supplemental Information
** Full time students must attach a current resume detailing their education, work experience and any community involvement, a statement of interest describing career plans and a copy of latest unofficial college academic transcript. If selected, applicant must provide most recent official college transcript.#
** Supplemental Information
** Assignments are available in:
Communications, Construction/Materials, or Legislative.#
** Benefits
* * For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits‘ website at .Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.### WELCOME TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION WEBSITE
** The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact.*
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Title: Public Affairs Assistant
Company: Ricouncil94
Location: Providence, USA
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