Summary
This role serves as the Public Information Officer for Michigan's Department of Civil Rights, handling communication with the public, media, and stakeholders about discrimination investigations and department initiatives.
The job involves managing information exchanges, coordinating special projects, and supporting fundraising efforts.
It's ideal for someone with strong communication skills and experience in public relations who is passionate about civil rights and community outreach.
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has a primary purpose is to investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, law enforcement and public service. The Strategic Initiative and Public Information Office is responsible for special project coordination and oversight of communications activities and fundraising relationships for the department.
This specialist will function as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for MDCR) and is responsible for managing two-way exchanges and disseminating information to the public, stakeholder organizations, and media on behalf of MDCR.
This position is being filled as Limited Term. There is a possibility that it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed. This position is being reposted. If you previously submitted an application, please reapply if you remain interested.
Position Description
Requirements
This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and four years of professional experience. Specific information on the education and experience requirements for the position is in the
job specifications for the Departmental Specialist class.
Additional Information
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date.
A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.