Job Description
This position is responsible for assisting the Department's Public Information Officer with internal and external communication on behalf of the Department. This position is responsible for preparing external communications including press releases, photographs, and fact sheets, as well as answering public inquiries regarding departmental operations and policy. The position is also responsible for the Department's internal newsletter. Special projects including assisting with media training and events at all statewide sites, within all administrations statewide.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field.
Experience
Communications Representative 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Communications Representative 10
One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9.
Communications Representative P11
Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternative Education and Experience
Communications Representative 9
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
Knowledge of the preparation and use of all types of informational media; including digital/social media, newspaper, television, radio and video publicity programs. Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, and grammar including Associated Press writing style. Knowledge of the principles and practices of communications representation. Knowledge of public relations techniques. Ability to write professionally, clearly, and succinctly.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. All Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants must attach a copy of your *_Official College Transcript_*_ (Un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted)_* *Cover Letter* and Resume. *
**The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
*Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.*
*As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. *Ethical Standards and Conduct* (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)*
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Salary: $1,653.60 - $2,688.80 Biweekly
Location: Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Department: Corrections - Central Office
Job Number: 4702-21-7145-COMNTNREP-CV
Closing: 12/7/2020 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Agency: State of Michigan
Address: 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone: (800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan