Public Information Specialist (Intermittent) - Education and Outreach

Schedule: Part-time

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

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