GRANTS MANAGER
Little Rock, AR, US, 72205
Position Number: 22179671
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,222
Marketing
Hiring Authority:
#1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501/219-6323
Email: amy.lyman@agriculture.arkansas.gov
As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.
Position Information
Class Code: G109C
Grade: GS09
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00
Summary
Functions
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, agricultural communications, or experience in agricultural communications.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of journalism.
- Knowledge of public relations.
- Knowledge of social media and outreach practices and techniques.
- Strong project-and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Ability to plan, organize, and moderate events.
- Knowledge of video production and photography.
Job Duties:
- Produce video interviews.
- Produce written documents to include press releases, articles, and other materials.
- Plan, organize, and moderate events.
- Plan, coordinate, and revise material for publication in newsletters, magazines, and on websites.
- Responsible for checking facts, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Others as assigned.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock