AOC PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Req ID: 36721

　　Location:

　　Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

　　Category: ADMIN OFFICE OF THE COURTS

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: TBD

　　Position Information

　　Class Code: Q057C

　　Grade: GS10

　　FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

　　Salary Range: $56,039 - $81,257

　　Summary

　　The Public Education Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing statewide public education programs to raise awareness and understanding of the role of the Judiciary throughout Arkansas. This position is also responsible for facilitating tours and use of the Civics Education Center.

　　Functions

　　 Coordinates and executes the design and layout of publications concerning the Judiciary.

　　 Provides leadership and initiative by researching and maintaining expertise in judicial public education and civics education.

　　 Implements judicial education and civics education programs in the community, schools, and Justice Building.

　　 Develops and/or adapts materials related to judicial education and civics education such as presentations, handouts, and lesson plans for judges and attorneys to use in school settings with students at elementary, junior high, and high schools.

　　 Develops and/or adapts innovative educational resources such as videos, pamphlets, and legal fact sheets for the public.

　　 Creates and maintains educational content on the Arkansas Judiciary website.

　　 Coordinates with internal stakeholders to deliver uniform and consistent educational messaging throughout the judiciary.

　　 Works with various external stakeholders, including the Arkansas Judicial Council and Arkansas Bar Association, to further judicial education and civics education opportunities and to develop public exhibits.

　　 Works with Supreme Court Clerk to plan and coordinate the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Appeals on Wheels Program.

　　 Assists in developing, updating and maintaining educational exhibits within the Justice Building.

　　 Facilitates adult and student group visits to the Justice Building and Civics Education Center.

　　 Actively communicates and participates in activities with AOC Public Education Coordinators in other states and the National Center for State Courts to gain information about successful judicial education programs, civics education programs, exhibits and resources.

　　 Supports the official social media accounts for the Arkansas Judiciary through management of the accounts and content design.

　　 Other duties as assigned.

　　Dimensions

　　Occasional overnight travel is required.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　 Proficiency with Microsoft 365, content management, graphic design, and publishing software

　　 Familiarity with audio / video production and editing

　　 Excellent communication, writing, and proofreading skills required

　　 Ability to manage and organize multiple projects, while meeting deadlines

　　 Ability to brainstorm innovative programs and technology projects

　　 Ability to communicate with a diverse population of professionals in a collaborative manner

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree required, Juris Doctor or relevant legal experience preferred.

　　Licenses

　　Nearest Major Market:Little Rock