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AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitlePublic Information Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $32.06 to $32.06 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address 581 State Fair Boulevard

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13209

Duties Description Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

Position Information:
The Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a temporary Public Information Specialist 1 to work at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. This is an excellent summertime opportunity to support preparations for the Great New York State Fair! The Public Information Specialist 1 will assist in the development and implementation of media relations plans, priorities, and systems that meet the evolving needs of the Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Fair. The selected candidate will contribute to a wide range of public information and communications efforts, including the creation of written and audiovisual materials used to promote or publicize the Department and The Fair. Specific duties include drafting informational materials for Fair activities; writing, editing, and distributing press releases, briefings, brochures, and other publications; assisting with the response to media inquiries; and maintaining and updating The Fair’s website content and social media channels.

The Public Information Specialist 1 is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), temporary position from May 2026 through September 2026, based on operational needs. Located at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY. Our office location provides a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Either 1: a bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications,
journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND two years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media;
OR 2: a master’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND one year of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media;
OR 3: six years of the experience described above.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with a background in graphic design and Canva are preferred; experience in video production and editing is a plus.

Additional Comments Pay and Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position offering a pay rate of $32.06/hour and excellent benefits! Benefits include inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, and NYS Pension Plan membership.

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Amy Sacco

Telephone 5184573216

Fax

Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 10B Airline Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12235

Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to these positions must copy and paste the link below to complete our online employment application by May 9, 2026 and upload their cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to the system:

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a78859e9db1e8a3019dda0d37e8023a&specialization=

If you have any questions, please Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.