Public Information Coordinator I

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Aging is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply and become their next Public Information Coordinator.

• In collaboration with the Public Information Director, develops, implements, and manages strategic communications and public relations on behalf of the agency.
• Serves as a point of contact for local, state, and national media, managing interview request, distributing press releases, and fielding inquires.
• Edits, prepares, and coordinates social media for the agency.
• Serve as an assistant to the Public Information Director regarding agency Emergency Coordination and assisting in Mass Casualty & Sheltering efforts.
• Creates and maintains professional relationships and partnerships between the agency and various community, non-profit, faith based, and or governmental organizations as it relates to Senior Planning and Resources for Emergency Preparedness.
• Assist with and maintains the agency's Event Calendar and Speaker Request form.
• Participates in Agency outreach events and community partnering opportunities.

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

• Knowledge of basic journalistic principles and practices for information dissemination.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and how to use those platforms to disseminate information.
• Knowledge of how to establish and maintain relationships with local, state and national media.
• Knowledge of principles and methods to execute large-scale public relations programs.
• Ability to write, edit and produce publications for various formats and mediums.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and through the written word.
• Ability to understand and maintain all agency brands and the accurate deployment of those brands in various marketing collateral outputs.
• Ability to learn the requirements of FOIA and the agency's FOIA response process.
• Ability to communicate knowledge to a wide audience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere and to develop and coordinate effective teams.

This position serves as a backup to the Public Information Director as it relates to his/her role with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) and Emergency preparedness, to include special projects, events and programs.

The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex- including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, nation of origin, age, religion, or disability or genetic information.

The SC Department on Aging offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement and SC Deferred Compensation Program.

The SC Department on Aging is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.