Public Information & Events Coordinator

Nashville Public Radio; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) seeks a Public Information Specialist Trainee to manage public affairs, write content, and coordinate statewide events. The role supports accessibility and inclusion through all stages of event planning and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires several years in public relations or communications, with substitutions allowed for education as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in public or governmental relations or in writing/producing content for media.
• Bachelor's degree in communications/media/English/journalism or related fields may substitute for experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee large public events with accessibility in mind.
• Develop and manage event budgets and timelines.
• Source venues and coordinate logistics, including AV and registration.
• Coordinate marketing, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure post-event reconciliation and financial payments.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Negotiation

Technical proficiency

Public service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/media/English/journalism

Associate degree substitution for experience

Master's degree in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) seeks a Public Information Specialist Trainee to manage public affairs, write content, and coordinate statewide events. The role supports accessibility and inclusion through all stages of event planning and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires several years in public relations or communications, with substitutions allowed for education as described in the posting.