Digital Communications & Information Specialist

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

IPERS

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation, sick leave, and hol

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings options (RIC)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The State of Iowa Department of Management is seeking an Information Specialist 1 to craft, edit, and publish public-facing content for the department’s website and Policy Hub. You will ensure accessibility, maintain retention records, and support leadership with communications and records management.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and collaboration with IT, legal, and content teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications or four years of relevant experience.
• Experience creating and managing web content in a CMS environment.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG and Section 508.

Responsibilities

• Create, write, edit, and maintain public-facing content on the department's website using the CMS.
• Ensure content meets branding and accessibility requirements.
• Coordinate responses to public information requests and route records for legal review.
• Provide daily administrative support to the Public Information Officer and department leaders.

Skills

CMS/content management

Accessibility (WCAG/Section 508)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office/Teams

Payroll processing (backup)

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/public relations/communications or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The State of Iowa Department of Management is seeking an Information Specialist 1 to craft, edit, and publish public-facing content for the department’s website and Policy Hub. You will ensure accessibility, maintain retention records, and support leadership with communications and records management.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and collaboration with IT, legal, and content teams.