Communications Representative 9-P11 (External Communications)

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

This position has the ability to be a hybrid position for up to 50% of the pay period. The selected candidate is expected to work a minimum of the first two weeks in the office to assist in learning the position.

This position is responsible for developing external communication materials and campaigns that help achieve department priorities and advance favorable external attitudes toward the department. This position will prepare and distribute press releases, fact sheets, reports, presentations and other external communications for the media, external stakeholders, and the general public. This position will respond professionally on behalf of the department to inquiries from the general public. This position serves as the department’s social media coordinator and is responsible for maintaining and updating the department’s social media accounts. The position may be required to attend external events across the state to act as photographer, or to interview event participants for external communications. This position will be responsible for using a variety of technology, including GovDelivery and Sitecore, to disseminate external communications. This position may provide assistance to the director of the Public Information Office to prepare speeches and talking points for external events or to coordinate media visits to facilities. This position may provide backup and collaborative support to other PIO office employees.

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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 experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

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)

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.