Special Assistant To The Secretary

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

North Carolina, US
Base: $47,703 - $66,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Not specified (likely hybrid due to travel requirements)
Confidential assistant role
Support secretary's office
Manage special projects
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Special Assistant to the Secretary, a confidential support role responsible for assisting with special projects, travel logistics, and enhancing the department's social media engagement. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, with a focus on effective communication and stakeholder interaction

Job Summary

  • This position serves at the pleasure of agency leadership and is designated as a Confidential Assistant, exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act.
  • The Special Assistant to the Secretary supports the Secretary’s Office, handling special projects, travel logistics, and expanding the department’s social media reach.
  • Essential duties include traveling with the Secretary, preparing meeting materials, publishing social media content, and analyzing engagement data to improve outreach efforts.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Special Assistant to the Secretary, a confidential support role responsible for assisting with special projects, travel logistics, and enhancing the department's social media engagement. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, with a focus on effective communication and stakeholder interaction.

Salary

Base: $47,703 - $66,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Confidential Assistant role
  • Support Secretary's Office
  • Manage special projects
  • Coordinate social media engagement
  • Travel with Secretary weekly

Nice-to-have

  • Interact with media
  • Analyze social media data
  • Implement creative outreach

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Two (2) years of related experience
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Requires travel across the state multiple days, weekly

Work Rights

Not specified

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