Responsibilities

• Through relationships and partnerships, actively seek and schedule opportunities for student associates to represent the program at high profile community outreach/service to community events
• Develop and maintain partnerships/relationships with civic organizations, municipalities, school districts, government agencies, etc. to further develop the public image of the Sooner Job Challenge
• Plan and coordinate field trip activities based on the student associates chosen vocations that have an educational, community service, creative or recreational purpose
• Coordinate all aspects of events, community service projects, and field trips both externally and internally for the program
• Create press releases and manage regular social media feeds to promote the program image
• Attend community events to further program relationships and promote the programs public image
• Write creative copy for various mediums to highlight community service projects and program activities
• Attend student associate scheduled events as required
• Attend program and departmental meetings and trainings as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field and one year of experience in community outreach, public relations, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education
• Driver License (Required)
• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 10 pounds
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Contingent on continuous federal funding
• T1/CNACI security clearance due to working with youth (Eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens.)
• Must maintain a valid driver license

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience in building community partnerships and youth development
• Proven skills in leadership, group facilitations, marketing, and project planning
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience writing press releases and managing social media feeds

Benefits

• This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
• 11 holidays
• a proration of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year
• a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
• Annual longevity payments start once employee reaches two years of continuous service
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account