Communications & Engagement Specialist

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) improves lives by funding infrastructure and greenspace projects. The Communications & Engagement Specialist will advance OPWC's public voice by building and executing a multi-platform strategy across social media, e-newsletters, annual reports, and the website to promote Ohio's infrastructure and Clean Ohio programs.

What You Will Do

Create engaging multimedia by turning technical funding data into compelling visual stories using video, photography, graphic design, and feature articles. Lead public and media outreach by drafting press releases, producing training materials, and assisting leadership with media and public inquiries. Connect with stakeholders by attending district workshops, site visits, and statewide events. Support core operations by maintaining public GIS mapping data, pulling programmatic reports, and providing backup support for internal financial administration.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires outstanding writing and editing skills to convey technical public infrastructure or environmental policy information clearly. Candidates should have multi-platform digital production experience, creative technical skills in graphic design and video/audio production, and strategic editorial judgment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, free dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, and education and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Outstanding Writing & Editing: Proven ability to convey highly technical public infrastructure or environmental policy information clearly, accurately, and compellingly.
• Multi-Platform Digital Production: Demonstrated experience managing social media, email marketing platforms, website content management systems (CMS), and digital communication tools.
• Creative Technical Skills: Proficient in graphic design, digital layout, photography, and video/audio production.
• Strategic Editorial Judgment: Ability to proactively select the right message, timing, visual channel, and platform for maximum public engagement and impact.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Self-directed and highly organized, with the diplomatic, interpersonal skills needed to work across disciplines with diverse local government stakeholders.
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in journalism, communications, public relations, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in professional communications, multi-media content development, public relations, or public sector outreach (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

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)