Public Information Specialist

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Facilities Executive Office in the creation of presentations, executive-level reports,
written material, and supporting documents for presentations to key executive meetings, especially
board meetings.
• Research, collect data and facts, compile information and develop correspondence, new releases,
  news advisories, statements, featured articles, social media posts and special projects and scripts
  for release to community newspapers, radio and television stations, and other communications
  media and platforms.
• Support the FSD branches, departments and offices in promoting new initiatives, accomplishments
  and results.
• Maintain a strong and timely social media presence to disseminate information and promote the
  construction projects of FSD.
• Manage promotional materials, publications, media coverage, press guides, new releases, public
  outreach related to the dissemination of relevant information from the Facilities Services Division
  (FSD).
• Review online articles videos and social media posts to align with Facilities Services Division's
  media plan and improve outdated information shared to the public or general community where
  schools are modernized or updated.
• Develop content to the District website to promote students, teachers, special events and other
  positive information.
• Produce or edit informational and educational materials such as newsletters, handbooks, brochures
  and other publications for dissemination.
• Participate in information and public relations planning such as providing input for FSD information
  and public relations goals and priorities and propose information budget to management.
• Evaluate information and public relations efforts for value and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop displays, exhibits and educational programs or training avenues.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in
  communications, English, public relations, journalism or any related field.
  
  • Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year
    for year basis.
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience in public relations, information dissemination, media
  liaison, news reporting, feature writing, and maintaining working relationships with media staff.
• Candidates must have extensive experience in creating engaging and effective social media
  coverage for an agency.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $82,500.00-$97,500.00.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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