Public Information Officer 1-3
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Position:Public Information Officer 1-3
Agency:Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority(CPRA)
Division:Executive/Outreach & Engagement
Office Location:150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge LA 70802
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated and skilled communications professional to support community engagement public education and stakeholder outreach initiatives. This Public Information Officer 1-3 plays a key role in raising awareness about CPRAs coastal restoration and protection projects fostering collaboration and enhancing public understanding of Louisianas coastal challenges and solutions.
The Public Information Officer (PIO) will work closely with Outreach & Engagement (O&E) staff to facilitate CPRAs public communications. This includes collaborating on the creation of engaging video photo written and graphic content for CPRAs social media platforms website and print materials. The PIO will also assist in preparing press releases speeches articles and other public-facing materials and will help plan and produce press conferences ceremonies project dedications board meetings and other special events related to CPRAs programs projects and plans.
An ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies as determined by State Civil Service:- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Leveraging Technology:The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Preferred Competencies:
- Fostering Engagement:The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in public relations journalism marketing content creation social media management or graphic design; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Develop and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement strategies to promote CPRAs mission and projects.
- Coordinate public meetings workshops and community events to educate and inform the public and stakeholders.
- Serve as a liaison between CPRA and community groups NGOs local governments and other stakeholders.
- Create and manage outreach materials such as presentations brochures newsletters fact sheets and social media content.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including underserved and at-risk communities.
- Track outreach metrics and prepare reports evaluating the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
- Support media relations and assist with responding to public inquiries as needed. Support the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies across earned media digital platforms and internal communications.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled a Public Information Officer 1 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience.
Compensation: The maximum salary for the Public Information Officer 3 is $84302 annually.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Contact Information:
If you have any questions you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar Human Resources SupervisorP.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge LA 70804
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
