Public Relations/Community Service Coordinator

NGOK-SRM-SP (690-200) 22 September 2021
SUBJECT: Vacancy Announcement –UNCLASSIFIED #U21-47

Position: Public Relations/Community Service Coordinator, job code 8597, Thunderbird Challenge Program

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Number: 02500221

Opening Date: 22 September 2021, 0730 hours

Closing Date: 06 October 2021, 1630 hours

Salary: $3500.00 per month

Benefits: This is a full-time unclassified state position with full state retirement and insurance benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance for the employee. The employee receives a benefit allowance to assist with insurance cost. Annual leave of 10 hours per month and sick leave of 10 hours per month begin accruing immediately.

Basic Purpose: Plan and coordinate field trips/service to community events that have an educational, recreational, service, community, athletic, or creative purpose. Represents Thunderbird Challenge Program to outside civic, government agencies, municipalities and civilian agencies. Recruit applicants for employment and cadet Mentors.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain partnerships/relationships with civic organizations, municipalities, school districts, government agencies, etc. to further develop the public image of Thunderbird Challenge Program
• Represent the Thunderbird Challenge Program to civic, government, civilian agencies, and municipalities
• Through relationships and partnerships, actively seek and schedule opportunities for cadets to represent the program at high profile community outreach/service to community events
• Actively seek and schedule educational field trips and events that are beneficial to cadet education at Thunderbird Challenge Program
• Coordinate all aspects of events, community service, and field trips both externally and internally to the program
• Attend cadet scheduled events as required
• Write creative copy for various mediums to highlight community service projects
• Utilize contacts to recruit applicants for employment and cadet Mentors as needed
• Attend program and departmental meetings and trainings as required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in building community partnerships and youth development
• Proven skills in leadership, group facilitations, marketing, communication
• Excellent organizational skills, with a high level of proficiency using technology efficiently as a time management and organizational tool
• Ability to create and maintain strong community collaborations
• Ability to assess and evaluate community and school needs and resources, and develop and implement programs to meet these needs
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Ability to write creative copy for various mediums to highlight community service projects
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends including travel as needed
• Must be able to work both in a team environment and be self-motivated to work with minimal supervision

Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred; plus one year of experience in public relations, community service or related field.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certificates required: Possession of or willingness to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement within 1 year of employment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 10 pounds
• Sitting at a computer for long periods of time
• Standing and walking indoors and outdoors for long periods of time
• Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will
• Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• A valid driver license (possession of or willingness to obtain a CDL)
• FLSA Non-Exempt status
• Tobacco and Vape free facility
• T1/CNACI security clearance due to working with youth (Eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens.)

Notes: Located at Thunderbird Challenge Program in Pryor, OK

Employment eligibility verified through E-Verify (Homeland Security). Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel.

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
State of Oklahoma properties are smoke-free and vape-free therefore, the use of any and all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco, other tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices or any other product packaged for smoking or the simulation of smoking (regardless of nicotine content) is prohibited on all State properties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location