Entry-Level Public Relations & Communications Specialist

Delaware State Housing Authority; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

DSHA in Dover, DE seeks a Public Relations Specialist I to handle public relations and marketing across print, broadcast, digital, and public forums. The role gathers information, develops messaging, and supports agency events and services to address community needs.

The position emphasizes clear branding, media relations, and timely communications, with entry-level qualifications and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field preferred; associate degree acceptable.
• Six months of experience in content creation or public relations preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, organizes, and formats information related to the agency’s goals, objectives, and services.
• Promotes clear and consistent internal and external communications and branding across the agency, providing timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging to protect and maintain the agency’s reputation.
• Encourages community engagement and participation in the use of agency services.
• Assists with planning and executing public meetings, media events, and educational programs.
• Facilitates the sharing of information between the agency, partner organizations, media, and the public.
• Prepares statistical data, educational materials, promotional content, and advertising information.
• Develops material for internal and external purposes, from creating digital content to writing internal memos and press releases.
• Supports agency events, programs, and services to address community needs.
• Supports constituent needs, front-line services and FOIA response.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Oral and written communications

Media relations

Branding

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field

Associate’s Degree

Job description

DSHA in Dover, DE seeks a Public Relations Specialist I to handle public relations and marketing across print, broadcast, digital, and public forums. The role gathers information, develops messaging, and supports agency events and services to address community needs.

The position emphasizes clear branding, media relations, and timely communications, with entry-level qualifications and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.