Public Information Specialist (Intermittent) - Education and Outreach

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.

24 mos. exp. in 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. exp. in public relations.

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

Job Skills: Communications

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.

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s 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. Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What we need:

We are seeking an energetic, passionate person who enjoys the outdoors and wants to play a key role for the position of Public Information Specialist (Intermittent) – Education and Outreach (1 position available) within the Division of Wildlife, assigned to Franklin county. The address is 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. G, Columbus, OH 43229.

To learn more about the Division of Wildlife, please visit the Division of Wildlife website.

What you will do…

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.

Data input, records management, and fulfill orders for education materials from educators.

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.

Assist in photo, art, and writing contest administration.

Assist with Fish Ohio pin program management.

Support events and staff displays.

Hourly pay of $24.66/hr.

Duration...

June 2025 to December 2025 or beyond.

Work Hours...

18 to 32 hours/week (Typically 8 hour days but 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. The location for this position is:

Public Information Specialist (Intermittent) - Division of Wildlife, Central Office, Columbus, Franklin County

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 applicant's 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 user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES\:

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

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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 our Total 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.