Information Specialist 2

State of Iowa • Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

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About The Position

Are you a skilled communicator looking to make a genuine impact on public safety and community well-being? At the Iowa Department of Corrections, we believe that true security starts with support, growth, and a healthy workplace. We are looking for an Information Specialist to help us share our story, connect our teams, and advance our vital mission of Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications and experience equal to two years of full-time work planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking.
• Two years of full-time work experience in planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking; and a total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of fulltime experience.
• Twenty-four semester hours of postgraduate coursework in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required full-time work experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 18 months of full-time work as an Information Specialist 1.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants may be required to present a portfolio of writing, layout, or other public relations efforts to demonstrate past experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Craft engaging content, press releases, and digital media that highlight our team's successes and community impact.
• Manage internal communications to keep our statewide staff informed and inspired, while driving external communications that amplify our mission and engage the public.
• Collaborate with leadership to promote employee wellness initiatives and a healthy, collaborative organizational culture.

Benefits

• Iowa’s excellent state benefits package, including robust health coverage, a great retirement plan, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level