MDCPS Executive Public Relations Specialist
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services, Pearl, Mississippi, United States
This Position is for a MDCPS Executive Public Relations Specialist with a state agency work location in Jackson, MS.
Overview The MDCPS Executive Public Relations Specialist is a direct report to the Commissioner of the Agency. This role will prepare and organize strategic material in support of senior leadership meetings, projects and critical business information to the Commissioner. The role will ensure that meeting materials and space are efficient and effective. The role must interact with a professional demeanor across a broad range of individuals and organizations. The individual is expected to handle highly sensitive and confidential information while exercising professionalism and discretion.
Work directly with the Commissioner and Senior Leadership team to support all aspects of their daily work routines in coordination with our External Affairs team.
Responsibilities
Gathering documents to prepare for meetings with the legislature and the public
Coordinating and accompanying the Commissioner and members of SLT to meetings as requested to assist with logistics and follow up
Answering and returning phone calls when necessary
Maintain and organize documents for the Commissioner and Senior Leadership team related to legislative and public partners
Maintaining confidential records
Serve as liaison between the Commissioner and other MDCPS leadership and personnel
Attend meetings and take notes of discussion; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries as requested
Compose and prepare letters relating to routine correspondence for the Commissioner\'s signature
Complete a variety of special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, special reports, and agenda material
Qualifications
Public Relations Specialist II: Second-level professional accountable for more complex research and communication strategies in providing information to the press, legislature, and the public. Assigned work may be more complex or controversial and may require decisions to be made using overarching guidelines rather than clearly defined procedures. May act as an agency liaison, disseminating information to the legislature, newspapers, radio, television, communication networks, and internet-based media.
Typically requires a Bachelor\'s Degree and 1-2 years of experience
MDCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Overview The MDCPS Executive Public Relations Specialist is a direct report to the Commissioner of the Agency. This role will prepare and organize strategic material in support of senior leadership meetings, projects and critical business information to the Commissioner. The role will ensure that meeting materials and space are efficient and effective. The role must interact with a professional demeanor across a broad range of individuals and organizations. The individual is expected to handle highly sensitive and confidential information while exercising professionalism and discretion.
Work directly with the Commissioner and Senior Leadership team to support all aspects of their daily work routines in coordination with our External Affairs team.
Responsibilities
Gathering documents to prepare for meetings with the legislature and the public
Coordinating and accompanying the Commissioner and members of SLT to meetings as requested to assist with logistics and follow up
Answering and returning phone calls when necessary
Maintain and organize documents for the Commissioner and Senior Leadership team related to legislative and public partners
Maintaining confidential records
Serve as liaison between the Commissioner and other MDCPS leadership and personnel
Attend meetings and take notes of discussion; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries as requested
Compose and prepare letters relating to routine correspondence for the Commissioner\'s signature
Complete a variety of special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, special reports, and agenda material
Qualifications
Public Relations Specialist II: Second-level professional accountable for more complex research and communication strategies in providing information to the press, legislature, and the public. Assigned work may be more complex or controversial and may require decisions to be made using overarching guidelines rather than clearly defined procedures. May act as an agency liaison, disseminating information to the legislature, newspapers, radio, television, communication networks, and internet-based media.
Typically requires a Bachelor\'s Degree and 1-2 years of experience
MDCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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