Public Information Specialist - 20072491

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Public Information Specialist within the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves , headquartered at ODNR Central Office, Fountain Square , assigned to Franklin County . The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas & Preserves please visit Division of Natural Areas & Preserves | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• 24 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing.
• completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Communications
• Technical Skills: Public Relations
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Creativity; Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, & implement public information programs and statewide public events & represent the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves in an informational & liaison capacity
• Develop, prepare & issue news releases, newsletters, articles, reports, manuals, fact sheets, brochures & publications
• Assist with environmental education programs & present informational & educational speeches, develop educational signage content
• Prepare social media content and manage division social media accounts
• Perform administrative tasks (coordinate special projects, coordinate printing, purchase goods and services for various projects perform research & analysis, respond to requests from public)

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees