Public Relations Specialist jobs in Gulfport, MS

Public Relations Apply: STF Application Packet (see instructions below)

Salary: $16/hr - $20/hr depending on experience. $16/hr - Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of experience; $18/hr - Bachelor’s Degree and 3-4 years of experience; $20/hr - Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience.

Work Schedule: Working up to 30 hours per week, no more than 80 hours per month, Monday-Friday between 8:00am-4:30pm. (includes a 30-minute meal break each day).

Position Description: This position is with the Specialized Treatment Facility, a Mississippi Department of Mental Health Program, which is located in Gulfport MS. The Contract Worker Public Relations position will perform the following duties:

· Responding to requests and inquiries for information from the media and the public

· Establishing, building and maintaining cooperative relationships with the community, employees, agencies, and the general public.

· Writing press releases and other media communications to promote STF. Perform news and/or publication writing, graphic and/or website design, photography, videography, and social media work.

· Speaking in public at various events, presentations, interviews and press conferences

· Researching, writing and distributing information in the public. Write internal employee communications including organizational updates, announcements, and event promotion.

· Designing or project managing the production of visual communications and digital content including, but not limited to STF newsletter. Seeking a prolific graphic designer and production person accountable for the preparation of design, layout, and art work of STF for use in press releases, media communications, web art, videography art, etc. This involves preparing drawings, illustrations, and type for covers, brochures, books, posters, forms, banners, slides, and reports; using techniques best suited to produce desired visual effects in conformance with printing methods specified; preparing maps of specified area; and operating photographic equipment to photograph illustrations, drawings, and printed materials.

· Being a part of the Friends and ERC Committees to actively seek donors and donations from the public and vendors for STF related activities promoted by Friends and ERC for staff and residents.

Public Relations Qualifications / Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of consumer marketing

• Ability to make media pitches

• Creative thinking

• Research skills

• Inquisitive

• Deadline-driven

• Reporting skills

• Attention to detail

• Social media savvy

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA in public relations, journalism, communications, English, marketing or related field

• Experience in handling a press conference

• Internship experience desired

To Apply: Specialized Treatment Facility will accept applications from April 24, 2024 until May 7, 2024 for the purpose of hiring one (1) contract workers to work up to 30 hours per week, no more than 120 hours per month, Monday-Friday between 8:00am-4:30pm. (includes a 30-minute meal break each day.. The applicant must be a minimum of 21 years of age and provide proof of education by means of a transcript. Must have at least one (1) year of experience listed above. Must be able to pass background checks, drug screen, TB testing procedures, provide a copy of education, and valid state issued driver license and proof of liability vehicle insurance. Contracts will be written from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 at the rate dependent on qualifications listed above. Complete Applications may be turned in person to the Human Resources Department, 14426 James Bond Road, Gulfport, MS 39503, or emailed, faxed to (228)328-4027, or emailed to STFHumanResourcesDept@stf.ms.gov no later than 4:00pm on May 7, 2024, 2024.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person