Marketing & Communications Specialist I at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Commission - Agency 82



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$18.626



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014501 Marketing & Communications Specialist I (Open)



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Job Description:

The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist I to join their team!


The purpose of this position is to provide information and communications to the public related to the agency. Creating a direct link between agency and the public (including deaf and hard of hearing community members, clients, stakeholders, local and state officials, media relations) is essential to ensure services, education, information and referrals are provided. The development, collaboration and management of agency website, publications, communications, programs, updates, and information is vital to be successful in serving Nebraskans. It is effective implementation and coordination of agency information that allows for our mission and vision to be achieved.


Look at what we have to offer!


• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment


At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!



Job Duties:Develop and implement agency's internal and external communications. Create agency public relation strategies, programs and promotional events. Evaluate marketing, communications, advertising for agency benefit to inform and educate the public. Disseminate public information via social media channels, electronic newsletters, website design and editing, video production and editing software, in-person at community stakeholder meetings and events. Create and plan agency outreach events. Plan promotional timeline, create marketing materials with design software and editing. Directly correspond and instruct assignments to nine teammates to coordinate and facilitate project timelines for public relation-related work. Advertise these promotional and educational events to intended audience/community through external communications. Write, design and edit agency educational and informational publications such as brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, media releases, video blogs (VLOGs). Create publications using agency software, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, administrative software. Publish to all external and internal channels. Update publications on as-needed basis. Establish relationships with community leaders, representatives and stakeholders. Work with state and local government officials the agency works with to achieve agency mission. Maintain connection and relationships by meetings and providing agency updates as pertains to local government and community. Analyze data and information statewide and nationally as it pertains to agency and the possible impact on general public/community the agency serves. Advise Executive Director on editorial data and information. Make decision whether to disseminate public information and/or data to appropriate stakeholders and community. Create and maintain direct contact with media members including print, television, digital outlets. Contact media outlets and discuss events and public information relevant to the agency. Discuss and plan dissemination of agency information to inform public. Analyze, research and determine agency marketing needs and items. Collect data on equipment needed throughout agency to carry out work and mission. Submit requests based off of budgetary and fiscal factors to Executive Director on as-needed basis for agency projects and promotion events. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.



Requirements / Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications:Vocational/Technical diploma or associate's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field and at least one year of experience in conducting public relations, information, or graphic art activities. Required experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.



Preferred Qualifications:Understanding of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture and American Sign Language is a plus or have the willingness to learn.



Other:Regular and reliable attendance is required. This position requires travel 10%-20% of the time. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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