Public Relations Specialist 2

Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under broad supervision: Plans, develops, and implements public relations and marketing projects and/or agency and program campaigns for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). Coordinates external communications efforts to convey a positive identity for GEFA and to support GEFA’s public relations and marketing efforts. Ensures that public relations and marketing strategies are integrated into GEFA’s strategic plan.

Requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited private and postsecondary institution in political science, journalism, communications, business administration, public relations, marketing or a related field AND one year professional level experience working in public relations or marketing; OR four years professional level experience in public relations, journalism, advertising, communications, speechwriting, or marketing AND one year at the lower career development level.
An equivalent combination of education and/or job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of professional level experience in public relations
3-5 years of professional level experience in marketing
3-5 years of professional level experience in advertising
Government affairs experience
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including use of social media
Web content management experience

Responsibilities

Implements the day-to-day advocacy and associated activities before state executive offices, various state agencies, local governments, stakeholders, media, and customers. Ensures consistency with the governor’s stated objectives and implicit intent.
Plans and coordinates public relations and marketing activities for the agency. Solicits and coordinates with customers, stakeholders, and private sector partners.
Maintains the GEFA website, social media channels, and the employee intranet.
Assists in the coordination, production, and distribution of external communication materials, such as press releases, talking points, speeches, presentations, letters, articles, brochures, manuals, and publications.
Communicates effectively with stakeholders and represents the interests of GEFA in interactions with borrowers, stakeholders, staff of other governmental entities, suppliers, and vendors.
Travels occasionally throughout the state, including overnight travel. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities.
Manage purchases and billing through consultants/contractors. Monitors financial information to ensure operations are within budget. Executes all other duties as assigned.