Public Relations Specialist I

The Public Relations Specialist I will provide general public relations and marketing efforts to communicate agency information to internal and external audiences. The role supports public relations policies, gathers and organizes data, and assists with agency events and programs.

What You Will Do

Gather and organize information, promote clear and consistent communications, encourage community engagement, and facilitate information sharing between the agency and the public.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong public relations principles, communication skills, and technical skills to convey departmental goals clearly and accurately to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field preferred. Minimum Associate’s Degree required.
• Six months of experience in content area preferred.
• Ability to orient other employees and to explain organizational policies, rules regulations, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of public relations principles and communication practices as they relate to community engagement, media relations, and public education.
• Proficiency in applying print and electronic communication methods to convey departmental goals clearly, accurately, and consistently to diverse audiences.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to address, mediate, and de-escalate complex, controversial, and sensitive issues in a professional and constructive manner.
• Proficient technical skills

Benefits

• Up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual
• Up to 13 paid holidays a year
• Liberal retirement benefits
• Immediate access to health, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans
• Voluntary dental, vision, and various supplemental benefit options