Public Information Coordinator II

About the role

The Public Information Coordinator serves as the agency’s primary point of contact for internal and external communications, managing newsletters, website content, media relations, and public outreach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather, write, and produce the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s internal and external newsletters.
• Maintain and update the agency’s website, including creating new content, ensuring technical performance, and serving as the contact for third-party developers.
• Serve as the official agency spokesperson, providing accurate and timely media responses on wildfires, emergencies, and agency services.
• Respond to information requests from media, landowners, citizens, and partners regarding prescribed burns, wildfires, smoke complaints, and agency services.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases (e.g., Red Flag Fire Alerts, burn bans, arrests).
• Perform basic photography, layout, graphic/photo manipulation, and design work to reinforce agency branding and messaging.
• Manage media contact lists and perform administrative duties, including printing, mailing, financial reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Represent the agency at partner-led, education-related, and community events (e.g., Wood Magic, FASC annual conference).
• Collaborate with agency employees, departments, and external partners to create engaging content for the agency’s Tree Country newsletter.
• Perform other duties as required to support the agency’s mission and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in developing and disseminating informational material using visual media and digital platforms.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to work in an office environment and outdoors for agency, partner, and community events.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods while working on a computer and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Travel required during regular business hours, occasionally at night, on weekends, or for multi-day out-of-town events.
• Night and weekend monitoring of and responsiveness to internal and external communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or Communications.
• One year of relevant experience writing, producing, editing, packaging, and distributing content for internal and external audiences.
• Experience producing organizational newsletters, promotional materials, and information-based collateral.
• Working knowledge of WordPress for website design, population, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Associated Press (AP) style, journalistic principles, and strong spelling/grammar skills.
• Ability to conduct primary research, synthesize information from multiple sources, and convey it clearly and engagingly.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe software applications.

Schedule

Normal work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional night, weekend, and overnight work required for events or emergencies.

Position is subject to random, post-incident/accident, reasonable suspicion, and rehabilitation drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.