State of Louisiana
Public Relations and Outreach Specialist Job at State of Louisiana in Natchitoch
State of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA, US, 71457
Salary : $33,000.00 - $35,000.00 Annually
Location : Natchitoches, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 212191
Department: LA School for Math, Science & Arts
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Job Specification
The Public Relations and Outreach Specialist manages the LSMSA social media presence, creates content to promote the school at-large, and assists with outreach initiatives.
The Public Relations and Outreach Specialist will be responsible for writing, editing, and submitting content for both print and electronic media; developing a unified brand voice and maintaining brand integrity across all platforms; working with students and staff to manage and maintain all official LSMSA social media accounts; and assisting with the production of various publications for the department and the campus at-large. Additionally, the Public Relations and Outreach Specialist assists with the development and implementation of departmental outreach programs.
Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a collaborative member of a team.
Salary range for this 12-month position is $33,000 - $35,000.
Application Process
Application review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Please complete the standard application form on our website at and attach it with a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and an official transcript from your final degree-granting institution to: . Please submit your application as one PDF file that includes all the above if possible.
LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40-year legacy of a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World's Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.
LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination
Job Duties and Other Information
Public Relations and Outreach (90%)
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Location : Natchitoches, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 212191
Department: LA School for Math, Science & Arts
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field
- Previousexperience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization
- Strong understanding of best practices in public relations and marketing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude toward colleagues and other external constituencies
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel and to work flexible hours as necessary, including evenings and weekends
Preferred:
- Three years of experience in public relations, media relations, recruiting, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization
- Knowledge of desktop publishing and/or graphic design software
Job Specification
The Public Relations and Outreach Specialist manages the LSMSA social media presence, creates content to promote the school at-large, and assists with outreach initiatives.
The Public Relations and Outreach Specialist will be responsible for writing, editing, and submitting content for both print and electronic media; developing a unified brand voice and maintaining brand integrity across all platforms; working with students and staff to manage and maintain all official LSMSA social media accounts; and assisting with the production of various publications for the department and the campus at-large. Additionally, the Public Relations and Outreach Specialist assists with the development and implementation of departmental outreach programs.
Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a collaborative member of a team.
Salary range for this 12-month position is $33,000 - $35,000.
Application Process
Application review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Please complete the standard application form on our website at and attach it with a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and an official transcript from your final degree-granting institution to: . Please submit your application as one PDF file that includes all the above if possible.
LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40-year legacy of a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World's Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.
LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination
Job Duties and Other Information
Public Relations and Outreach (90%)
- Contribute to the overall success of the school by attending to aspects relating to creating and sharing accurate, timely information with the public and by performing all other essential duties as assigned
- Write, edit, and submit content pertaining to the school in the form of press releases, articles, newsletters, news stories, features, profiles, etc. for both print and electronic media
- Conduct interviews with and take photos of target audiences as it relates to the development of stories
- Develop a unified brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms
- Create, distribute, and manage press releases
- Pitch story opportunities to print, broadcast, and digital press
- Partner in the creation and development of major publications
- Work with student organizations and departments to manage and maintain all official LSMSA social media accounts
- Coordinate and manage the production schedule, printing deadlines, and distribution of multiple projects for Enrollment Management and LSMSA at-large
- Help design and develop presentations for administration and senior staff
- Consider data analytics, including SEO performance to adjust and optimize communication strategies
- Assist with scheduling and executing recruiting travel and events
- Delegate projects to part-time media specialist as needed
- Assist withdepartmental outreach programs, includingSummer@LSMSAand LSMSA-TIP, as needed by division
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others