Plans, develops, prepares, and conducts research, presentations, events, and outreach for the Take Care of Texas program.

• Provides outreach and assists with marketing the Take Care of Texas program and other agency programs to local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other state agencies, and the public. Coordinates and/or attends outreach events, meetings, and workshops.
• Produces written content for blog and newsletters. Develops both print and digital outreach materials including publications, fact sheets, web content, social media content, and related materials. Identifies effective distribution plans for materials and information.
• Works with management to identify and develop program partnerships.
• Develops and conducts presentations for community and professional groups to promote and stimulate interest in the Take Care of Texas program. Exhibits at conferences and related events to increase participation and program awareness.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, English, or a natural resources or science related field, plus two years of full-time experience in writing, scripting, editing, related areas in communications, or in positions involving such activities as journalism, outreach, public relations, advertising, preparation of public information releases and reports, and other news materials, or performing related activities in a public or private enterprise.

OR

• Three years of full-time experience in writing, scripting, editing, related areas in communications, or in positions involving such activities as journalism, outreach, public relations, advertising, preparation of public information releases and reports, and other news materials, or performing related activities in a public or private enterprise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience organizing and marketing a public outreach initiative.
• Bilingual speaking in English and Spanish (as reported on Employment Application).