Now accepting applications for
Public Information Specialist
Hourly: $23.49
T his position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or community presence.
In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.
Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required.
Who We Are:
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.
What We Do:
OOD works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. To learn more about OOD, click here .
Our Guiding Principles:
In striving for excellence in service, we will:
- Listen first
- Act with a sense of urgency
- Honor diversity
- Foster inclusiveness
- Value collaboration
- Inspire innovation
- Be transparent
- Be accountable
- Celebrate success
OOD Office of Communications
The OOD Office of Communications works to advance OOD’s brand reputation by promoting our programs, partnerships, initiatives, events, and people. The team’s goal is to help the agency reach more people with disabilities who could benefit from OOD services.
What is a Public Information Specialist and what do they do?
Assist with communication strategies, projects, and materials from the OOD Office of Communications. Collaborates with Communications team members on new content, including writing stories and developing new ideas. Prepares and schedules social media posts. Produces social media reports. Stays up-to-date with social media and digital marketing trends to offer strategic suggestions. Prepares social media advertisement campaigns. Routes direct messages, emails & media calls. Sends newsletters using a digital communications platform. Collates and share daily news clips. Travels as needed to help with event setup, meetings, and presentations. Provides administrative support for the Office of Communications.
Successful Public Information Specialist:
- Has outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Has an understanding of social media strategies and media relations.
- Is creative and innovative.
- Is proficient in office management and social media platform/scheduling software.
- Shows strong attention to detail.
- Has excellent organizational skills.
- Is able to multitask.
- Has great interpersonal skills.
- Has an above-average knowledge of various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mission Statement:
OOD is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is actively engaged in continual DEIA improvement. OOD is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing DEIA planning and programming into businesses operations and services.
OOD strives to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the rich diversity of the Ohioans we serve. OOD is intentional in cultivating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, as demonstrated by the way we treat all individuals.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; AND 1 course or 3 months’ experience in public relations.
OR, 24 months’ experience in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques and relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing.
OR, equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.