Press Assistant - Austin, TexasThe Office of the Governor is looking for a Press Assistant (Administrative Assistant IV) to work in the Communications Division.

　　Who We AreThe Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

　　What You'll EarnThe salary is $4,166.67 - $4,583.34 a month ($50,000.04 - $55,000.08 a year).Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: [https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

　　What You'll DoThis is a job that performs highly complex (senior-level) administrative support work. Ensures seamless administrative and daily office operations, including effective management of information, files, records, business correspondence, office supplies and equipment, travel, and schedules. ](https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits)

　　Compiles and sends news coverage to agency staff daily and alerts breaking and relevant news throughout the day.Drafts and edits press releases and media advisories; sends press releases, media advisories, and appointment notices.Provides administrative, office, and clerical support, including production of correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and reports.Facilitates communication and dissemination of information among Communication Division staff as authorized, and between the OOG and the media, including telephone support and mailings.Maintains press records and makes website edits.Monitors and maintains adequate and well-organized office supplies, materials and equipment. Performs inventory and property management support duties as required.Manages office systems and databases, including maintaining secure centralized administrative files, mailing lists, databases, and shared files.Timely files, copies, distributes, and otherwise processes business records, documents and mail.Manages, organizes, schedules, and supports logistics and administrative details of agency meetings, calendars, and press conferences.Provides administrative support for special events, projects, and crises, including evening, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.How You'll Qualify

　　High school diploma or GED equivalent; andFour (4) years of administrative or program support experience in a high-volume customer service environment, or technical program area.Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

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