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Who We Are:

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers.

Now accepting applications for:

Social Media Specialist

Public Information Officer 1

Hourly: $26.74

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/ or community presence.  In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.  Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements. 

 

Position Headquarters:

150 E. Campus View Blvd., Columbus, Ohio  43235

 

What We Do:

OOD works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. To learn more about OOD, please visit our website:  ood.ohio.gov 

 

Our Guiding Principles:

In striving for excellence in service, we will:

  • Listen first
  • Act with a sense of urgency
  • Honor diversity
  • Foster inclusiveness
  • Value collaboration
  • Inspire innovation
  • Be transparent
  • Be accountable
  • Celebrate success

 

Division Overview:

Office of Communications

The Office of Communications advances Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities’ (OOD) brand reputation by promoting agency programs, partnerships, initiatives, events, and people. Our goal is to reach more people with disabilities who could benefit from OOD services. 

 

What is a Social Media Specialist and what do they do?

Develops and executes comprehensive social media strategies across various platforms. Researches and plans effective strategies to increase online engagement. Creates and curates engaging, on-brand content like social media posts and newsletters. Collaborates with the graphic designer and videographer to compile content components, ensuring accessibility and functionality.

Publishes content on the organization's social media accounts, implementing revisions as needed. Engages with the online community, responding to comments and messages, while also moderating interactions. Serves as the administrator for social media accounts, ensuring proper access, security, and compliance. Proposes and oversees budget allocations for upcoming fiscal years or campaigns.

Analyzes performance metrics and keeps up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices to optimize strategies. Works independently but also collaborates with leadership, committees, work groups, and subject matter experts to create aligned, effective content.

 

Successful Social Media Specialist:

  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates proven experience with social media strategies and media relations
  • Exhibits creativity and innovation in approach
  • Proficient in office management and social media platform/scheduling software
  • Shows strong attention to detail and ability to self-lead
  • Equipped with excellent organizational skills
  • Capable of multitasking effectively
  • Exhibits great interpersonal skills
  • Holds an above-average knowledge of various social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Collaborates with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders
  • Prioritizes and manages work to effectively meet deadlines
  • Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud a plus

 

When applying for the Social Media Specialist position, please submit a 1-2 page writing sample for which you were the primary author. This writing sample should demonstrate your writing abilities and be relevant to social media, marketing, or communications. Acceptable file formats include PDF, Word Document (.docx), Text files (.txt). Please specify the role you applied for (e.g. Social Media Specialist) at the top of your document. Some examples of writing samples that could be provided:

  • A blog post, article, or essay related to social media marketing strategies
  • A case study or report detailing how social media was used for a particular campaign
  • A listing of social media post examples tailored for a particular audience segment (e.g. targeting millennials, parents, etc.)

 

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mission Statement:

OOD is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is actively engaged in continual DEIA improvement. OOD is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing DEIA planning and programming into businesses operations and services.

OOD strives to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the rich diversity of the Ohioans we serve. OOD is intentional in cultivating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, as demonstrated by the way we treat all individuals.

Application Status

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. 

Technical Assistance

Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov.

Reasonable Accommodation

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.  If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.DiversityandInclusion@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. 

Qualifications

30 months experience in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques and relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting and editing or technical report translation and communication dealing in public meetings, AND valid driver's license. 

OR completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication AND 6 months experience in public multi-media techniques and relations in field of journalism or communication, AND valid driver's license.

OR 12 months experience as Public Information Specialist, 64420, AND valid driver's license. 
 

OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above, AND valid driver's license. 

Job Skills: Copywriting, Interviewing, Promotional Campaigns, Communications, Public Relations, Confidentiality, Organizing and Planning, Priority Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Background Check:

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.