Job Responsibilities
Are you a team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment? Can you implement a major agency’s public relations strategies internally and externally? If so, we have an opportunity for you! At the SCDMV we have an immediate opening for an out-going, dedicated, passionate and inspiring leader.
This position is located in the Strategic Communication Unit, Chief of Staff, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.
Responsibilities Of The Public Information Coordinator
- Responsible for the planning, designing, and editing content of agency internet and social media sites while making recommendations to improve the agency’s overall digital communications strategy. Supports Stratcom and other department’s audio/video projects with production and editing skills. Creates illustrations to advance agency communications on multiple platforms including but not limited to social media. Measures and reports interaction levels to assess the effectiveness of agency communications and makes recommendations to improve effectiveness and reach. Monitors customer feedback including but not limited to: questions, reviews, and comments on social media, garnering information from agency stakeholders and others to post appropriate replies in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Alerts SCDMV management of customer feedback as directed by supervisor.
- Assists the Public Information Director with all SCDMV community service projects (Ex: United Way campaign and blood drives). Promotes, tracks/ monitors, follows up, and reports on all community projects. Develops and revises agency forms, publications, and other materials as required, including but not limited to design and editing of publications. Develops and administers promotional and informational programs and communication designed to promote and explain agency initiatives, including but not limited to goals, activities, and objectives.
- Coordinates, researches, and promotes agency public relations and public information activities and programs, including reviewing and updating content on the agency’s website as needed. Develops and disseminates articles, feature stories, and other promotional materials for release to media, SCDMV stakeholders and the public. Assists the Public Information Director as the second in command for media contact and maintains contact with newspapers, radio, television stations, and other mass media services to disseminate informational materials for public interest or as required by management.
- Serves as the agency coordinator for shooting, editing, and distribution of photos for informational materials, events, television clips and social media. Works closely with other SCDMV departments to support their initiatives as directed by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A high school diploma and relevant experience. An associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.
Agency Requirements
- Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices and techniques of disseminating information to the public through a variety of media. Knowledge of grammar, composition, and style.
- Ability to plan, compose, edit, and produce both internal and external publications.
- Ability to gather, organize, and present oral and written information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
- Ability to regularly take photographs of agency events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and inDesign suggested.
- Under minimal supervision, employee takes initiative and exercises sound judgement and discretion.
- Professional level involving complex programs, projects, and communications.
- Works closely with a variety of SCDMV departments to recommend communication methods such as graphics, newsletters, or brochures.
- Partners with departments when creating communication materials.
- Normal work week will consist of 37.5 hours. Limited extended hours may be required to meet job requirements. Works in a climate-controlled office setting. Limited in-state travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Agency Preferred
- Experience in using social media for marketing purposes.
- Experience in community outreach efforts.
- Experience in using a content management system for public website content.
Additional Comments
What’s in it for you?
At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offers an exceptional benefits package for full time employees (FTE) employees.
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children(also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household
So, what are you waiting for? Come be a part of a fast-growing, dynamic agency, and join a team that offers an opportunity for accelerated professional growth!
Additional Comments
The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
