Responsibilities

• What you will be doing: As a member of the Communications team in this role, you will independently manage varied communications assignments with limited direct supervision while collaborating effectively with Department programs, coworkers, clients, and other partners.
• Write, edit, and coordinate communications across print, digital, social media, and broadcast platforms.
• Campaigns, educational initiatives, and outreach efforts.
• Capture and produce high-quality photography and video to strengthen visual storytelling.
• Manage and curate social media content, engage with the public, and implement strategies to expand the Department’s reach.

Requirements

• Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, visual media and social media.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
• Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. Two (2) of which should be supervisors, if not already provided in the application.
• A Current Resume
• Three (3) writing samples for at least two (2) different target audience types. Please include one long-form and one short-form writing sample ... and one public education or advertising campaign you developed or implemented.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualifications competencies.

Preferred

• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year