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