Intermittent Public Information Specialist (Education and Outreach) –

24 mos. field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations public speaking news writing reporting & editing.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 1 course or 3 mos. public relations.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Communications

What we need:

We are seeking energetic passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of IntermittentPublic Information Specialist within the Division of Wildlife headquartered at Central Office assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road Bldg. G Columbus OH 43229.

To learn more about the Division of Wildlife please visit you will do

Provide assistance to the web coordinator and social media coordinator for development and design of web pages and posts.
Data input records management and fulfill orders for education materials from educators.
Assist in photo art and writing contest administration.
Assist with Fish Ohio pin program management.
Assist with conducting educational-related trainings related to Project WILD WILD School Sites Wild Ohio Harvest and more.
Assist with WILD School Site dedications and certifications.
Attend events and staff displays as a Division of Wildlife representative.
Scheduling events with District office staff assist with promotion of statewide and regional events.
Curriculum and educational material development and design.
Organizing media for use in publications videos social media and other outlets.
Support events and staff displays.
Hourly pay of $25.77/hr.

Duration...

This position is available for immediate hire and is expected to last through June 30 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Work Hours...

18 to 32 hours/week.
Typical work days are 8 hours but the schedule may include some long days up to 12 hours and some weekend hours.

Please Note...

This is a maximum duration 1000 hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Wildlife.

This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g. vision dental life health insurance holiday pay leave accruals vacation personal sick any other paid leave shift differential pay supplements etc.).

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks manages over 750000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water Thats just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services we employ office staff law enforcement officers geologists biologists engineers attorneys communicators managers and so much more. Whatever your passion we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks nature preserves wildlife areas and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching please email to: See resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu EEO Regional/Program Administrator at or

Effective July 1 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System OHMS user profile at and selecting My Profile.

NOTES:
Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.