Project / Program Manager IV

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Project/Program Manager IV in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage a broad range of external communications programs and events in support of state policy goals
* Establish and foster local and regional media relationships
* Create and execute communications campaigns alongside state policy partners to educate policymakers and media around specific state and local policy issues impacting businesses
* Deliver communications counsel to colleagues on the state public policy team on both short- and long-term challenges and opportunities
* Lead and execute events, including reporter briefings and press conferences, media and policymaker tours/events, and industry events
* Support creative content creation, ranging from opinion pieces and blog articles to digital and print collateral
* Drive issues management programs and serve as key communications counselor on crises

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree
* 8+ years of public relations experience
* Communications experience with public policy issues working for a technology company and/or
government

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience serving as a spokesperson on complex issues
* Ability to dive deep on public policy issues
* Experience working with policy reporters
* Strong understanding of the legislative process
* Ability to work with and manage multiple teams and stakeholders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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