Public Information & Education Strategist

County Of Maui; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County Of Maui seeks a Public Information professional to plan and execute a comprehensive information program for a major department, including educational and community relations activities. You will conduct research, prepare press materials, manage media relationships, and coordinate outreach across county channels.

The role requires developing informational materials, planning events, and communicating CIP and program updates to the public, staff, and stakeholders to foster understanding and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public administration, education, or English or a related field.
• Two years of professional work experience in public relations, journalism, or public administration involving researching, organizing, and developing newsletters, brochures, websites, press releases, and other informational materials for the media.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes a comprehensive public information program that includes educational and community relations activities.
• Researches and prepares news releases, articles, and other communications concerning department activities, operations, and future plans.
• Determines media choices and writes releases, articles, bulletins, notices, and radio scripts; speaks before government, business, and community organizations.
• Maintains social media sites and departmental or county websites; plans events and manages media relations.
• Plans layout and design of informational material and arranges for printing and exhibits; coordinates CIP and program status communications.

Skills

Public relations

News writing

Media relations

Copy editing

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public administration, education, or English

Tools

Graphic design software

Publishing software

Web content management systems

Job description

County Of Maui seeks a Public Information professional to plan and execute a comprehensive information program for a major department, including educational and community relations activities. You will conduct research, prepare press materials, manage media relationships, and coordinate outreach across county channels.

The role requires developing informational materials, planning events, and communicating CIP and program updates to the public, staff, and stakeholders to foster understanding and