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Marketing and Communications Specialist

Position Number
65009171
Opening Date
Closing Date

Salary

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually

Location 

Jackson County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05345

Department

Dept of Public Instruction

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

5/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Administrative Specialist II

Position Number

65009171

Salary Grade

NC09

JOB WORKING TITLE:  Marketing and Communications Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:  Administrative Specialist II
 
POSITION NUMBER:  65009171

DIVISION/SECTION: North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching 
 

SALARY GRADE: NC09
 
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $41,500 - $45,500
 
WORK LOCATION: Cullowhee, NC (Jackson County) (Office-Based)
 
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time 

Do you thrive at the intersection of creativity, communication, and strategy? Are you excited by the power of storytelling, visual design, and digital media to drive meaningful engagement? 

At the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), you’ll bring your marketing and communications talents to a team that champions educators across the state. Your work will amplify the voices and stories of those making a difference in classrooms every day.
 

What You’ll Do

As our Marketing & Communications Specialist, you’ll take the lead on a range of creative and strategic responsibilities, including:

  • Social Media Management
     Craft compelling content and grow NCCAT’s presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). Use photos, videos, reels, and narrative to build community and awareness.
  • Graphic Design & Brand Messaging
     Design engaging digital and print materials such as flyers, reports, event graphics, and more. Bring the brand to life with style and clarity.
  • Website & Email Content
     Help maintain and update website content. Support email communications to ensure timely and effective outreach to educators and stakeholders.
  • Marketing Outreach & Program Promotion
     Collaborate on campaigns to promote NCCAT’s professional development programs to educators throughout North Carolina.
  • Multimedia & Archive Support
     Build and manage a robust collection of photos, video interviews, and media assets that showcase our work in action.

Why Work at NCCAT?

  • Purposeful Impact: Support and uplift public school educators across North Carolina.
  • Creative Ownership: Be a core voice in how we represent our mission visually and publicly.
  • Supportive Environment: Work with a passionate, professional team in a scenic and inspiring setting.
  • Professional Growth: Apply your full range of skills—and learn new ones along the way.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

 

  • Communication Excellence: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through written, verbal, and visual formats. Strong proofreading skills and an understanding of tone, grammar, and audience engagement.
  • Digital and Social Media Fluency: Skilled in using social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.) for strategic communication and audience building.
  • Graphic Design Proficiency: Experience with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar) to develop visually compelling print and digital materials.
  • Web and Content Management: Familiarity with updating websites and managing email marketing content, including maintaining digital archives and databases.
  • Organizational Agility: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and adapt to shifting project needs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technology and Office Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general office systems. Able to learn and apply software tools used for communications, project management, and recordkeeping.
  • Program Understanding: Ability to interpret and convey information about NCCAT’s goals, services, and programs to internal and external audiences.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to develop solutions within procedural and operational guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Minimum: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of related administrative, marketing, or communications experience.
  • Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field, plus experience with digital content creation, design tools, and social media management.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Valid NC Driver’s License. Out of State Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License or acquire within 60 days of hire.

CONTACT INFORMATION
 NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching 
 276 NCCAT Drive

Cullowhee, NC 28723

[email protected]

Phone: (828) 293-5202

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