Communications Specialist (Shared position between Shelby and Champaign County B

POSTING DATE: August 21, 2024 until filledPOSITION: Communications Specialist (Shared position between Shelby and Champaign County Boards of DD)QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work in a self-directed, self-motivated environment. Ability to keep up with emerging technology, advertising and social media trends. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information learned as part of the job at all times. Valid Ohio Drivers’ License with satisfactory driving record. Satisfactory BCI/FBI and other required background checks.DUTIES: General duties include, but are not limited to:Working closely and collaboratively with both the Shelby and Champaign County Boards to develop professional communication materials that educate the community on the services provided by both Boards.Creating professional communication materials including, but not limited to:Quarterly newsletter content and layoutSocial media updatesPosition postingsSlideshows and PowerPoint presentationsInformational brochures and flyersContent and updates for Board websitesVideosProofreading and editing documents and materials as requested.Understanding the use of various digital file types (PDF, PNG, JPG, vector, PPSX, PPTX) and creating high quality images with the appropriate file type as requested.Attending meetings, activities, and providing information to internal and external stakeholders while participating on committees as requested.Performing other related duties as assigned.HOURS: 40 hours per week split between Shelby and Champaign counties, normally 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Some flexibility in hours will be required to attend events and activities. Remote work opportunities available after the initial training period is completed.COMPENSATION: Pay starting between $17.16 and $23.74 per hour, based on relevant experience. Benefits include Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid sick, vacation and personal leave. Eleven paid Federal Holidays and extended holiday periods in July and December.CONTACT: To be considered, please notify the Board of DD of your interest via cover letter & resume and/or electronic application: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Lisa Brady @ Shelby County Board of DD, 1200 S. Children’s Home Rd., Sidney, OH 45365 lbrady@shelbydd.org AND Visit www.shelbydd.org, click on EMPLOYMENT, click on APPLY ONLINE TODAY, complete the information in full and submit electronically to the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities.Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider

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