NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Public Relations Specialist II - Executive PR Specialist
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Public Relations Specialist II to support the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The role involves preparing strategic materials for senior leadership, acting as a liaison for the Commissioner, and managing communications with the press and public.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and organize strategic material in support of senior leadership meetings, projects and critical business information to the Commissioner
Ensure that meeting materials and space are efficient and effective
Interact with a professional demeanor across a broad range of individuals and organizations
Handle highly sensitive and confidential information while exercising professionalism and discretion
Work directly with the Commissioner and Senior Leadership team to support all aspects of their daily work routines in coordination with our External Affairs team
Gathering documents to prepare for meetings with the legislature and the public
Coordinating and accompanying Commissioner and members of SLT to meetings as requested to assist with logistics and follow up
Answering and returning phone calls when necessary
Maintain and Organize documents for the Commissioner and Senior Leadership team related to legislative and public partners
Maintaining confidential records
Serve as liaison between Commissioner and other MDCPS leadership and personnel
Attend meetings and take notes of discussion; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries as requested
Compose and prepare letters relating to routine correspondence for the Commissioner’s signature
Complete a variety of special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, special reports, and agenda material
Qualification
Required
Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare
Ability to triage calls of an emergency nature
Efficient organizational and time management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Positive work morale
Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving
Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work
Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of experience
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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