Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing graphics for social media, interoffice communication, and print materials to support department initiatives.
• Manage ISDA’s social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Flickr, etc.
• Assist in press release, news release and other forms of external communication.
• Take photographs and/or videos for internal and external use at various ISDA events.
• Assist in website design, edits and maintenance.
• Assist in responding to constituent inquiries.
• Provide general office support, including mailings, printing and other administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with Division Directors to assist in planning and executing events on behalf of the department.
• Prepare and mail official recognitions for special achievements such as Hoosier Homestead Awards, the annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest, AgriVision Award, among other department recognitions.
• Provide support at offsite events as needed.

Requirements

• Effective presentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including writing for print, online, and social media
• Strong understanding of communication strategies, messaging, and audience segmentation
• Specialized knowledge of journalistic principles and procedures to be followed in the preparation of news releases and other written products
• Specialized knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating information to the public and laws governing the release of information, i.e., releases that must be signed to use a photograph of a person
• Working knowledge of photography and audio-visual equipment
• Basic knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the agency
• Ability to use desktop publishing and graphic design software, as well as social media platforms and website content management software
• Ability to show good judgment in dealing with the public, other agencies, and news media in a public relations and public informational role
• A degree is not required. However, at least 5+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered

Preferred

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years