Information Specialist

　　Date Posted: Jan 19, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436741

　　Location:

　　Logansport, IN, US, 46947

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day .

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

　　Agency Info:

　　About Logansport State Hospital:

　　Logansport State Hospital is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.

　　Salary Info:

　　Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $47,320. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　Design and illustrates booklets, leaflets, pamphlets, promotional mail and presentations about an agency and its programs.

　　Direct production of layout, page make-up, printing and typesetting in cooperation with artists on graphic work.

　　Assist in directing the activities of lower-level information specialists in the writing of news releases.

　　Attend meetings and workshops to gather information concerning new programs and projects.

　　Receive and answer correspondence for information requests and public relations functions.

　　Research, write and prepare copy for newspaper articles and other agency publications.

　　Develop news stories about activities and programs for employee newsletters or public release.

　　Establish and maintain biographical and historical files of agency publications.

　　Compile information on agency activities for publication and reference.

　　Maintain mailing lists, checking for duplications and other problems.

　　The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

　　Specialized knowledge of journalism techniques in planning, composing, and editing news releases and other informational documents.

　　Considerable knowledge of agency programs and objectives.

　　Considerable knowledge of policies, operations, and procedures of the agency.

　　General knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the agency.

　　General knowledge of audio-visual devices, broadcasting and recording processes.

　　Ability to abstract, summarize and research assigned program areas.

　　Ability to express agency programs and objectives before governmental agencies and the public.

　　Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with people.

　　Effective communication skills.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

　　This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

　　Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

　　The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:

　　Paid vacation, personal and sick time off

　　Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs

　　12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years

　　New Parent Leave

　　Free Parking

　　Free LinkedIn Learning

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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