GLO - Information Specialist I

About the role

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) seeks an Information Specialist I for the Communications Department. The GLO primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas by preserving history, maximizing state revenue, and managing state lands and natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, scheduling, and implementation of agency social media content across various platforms.
• Affirms engaging posts, graphics, photos, and short-form videos that support agency initiatives, programs, and events.
• Maintains social media channels and audience engagement, responding to inquiries or directing questions to appropriate staff as needed.
• Tracks and analyzes social media performance metrics and prepares reports for the communications team to evaluate effectiveness, audience growth, and engagement trends.
• Supports the promotion of agency programs, events, conferences, workshops, public meetings, and community outreach initiatives through digital channels.
• Researches current social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to identify opportunities for increased audience engagement and awareness.
• Maintains content calendars and ensures consistent messaging across all digital platforms.
• Coordinates the collection and organization of photographic, video, and other multimedia content for use in social media campaigns and agency communications.
• Supports live event coverage, content creation, and other digital communication efforts that enhance the agency’s public presence and outreach goals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public relations, communications, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience with developing content creation.
• Experience with drafting press releases, social media content, and communication campaigns.
• Experience with creating excellent communication and tailored messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
• Knowledge of GLO programs.
• Knowledge of basic Spanish language.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily performs sedentary office work; however, mobility is routinely required to carry out some duties.
• Requires extensive computer, telephone, and client/customer contact and communication.
• Requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties.
• Maintains attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
• The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premiums and 25% for eligible dependents
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section. You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security-sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer’s name, supervisor's name and phone number, and summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.