Public Information Coordinator I - 60018599

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all information for SCORF communicated to local, state, and national media outlets.
• Write and distribute press releases, such as human-interest impact stories, information regarding fund distributions and awardee spotlight pieces.
• Assist with writing and editing press releases, talking points, and other communications for release to the media.
• Monitor news media and social media on behalf of the agency.
• Manage rapid-response communications to address sensitive inquiries, dispel misinformation, and handle public or media scrutiny regarding funding choices.
• Collaborate with data analysts and program manager to translate data into public-facing reports, infographics, and transparency dashboards.
• Communicate how expenditures align with settlement parameters for "allowable spending" and evidence-based strategies.
• Conduct interviews, research topics, and gather information for use in various agency communications.
• Maintain and update the official website and social media channels with settlement fund updates, application openings, Board news, and other time‑sensitive information.
• Plan, coordinate, and promote agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media communications.
• Cross‑train to develop an understanding of the agency's media response and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response processes.
• Engage in board communications and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, Public Health, or English.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public information, media relations, or corporate communications, or an acceptable equivalent.
• Prior experience working within public health, government administration, or non‑profit sectors managing multi‑stakeholder messaging is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate funding procedures, processes, and metrics into clear, universally understandable language.
• Ability to write, edit, and produce publications for various formats and mediums.
• Knowledge of basic journalistic principles and practices for information dissemination.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and how to use those platforms to disseminate information.
• Ability to engage respectfully with a diverse group of agency stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate knowledge to a wide audience.
• Knowledge of how to establish and maintain relationships with local, state, and national media.
• Knowledge of principles and methods to execute large‑scale public relations programs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.