USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Public Information Officer
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$112K/yr - $183K/yr
2+ years expThe United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for a part-time Public Information Officer. This position is located within the Clerk's Office and reports directly to the Clerk of Court and regularly consults with the Chief Judge.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for a broad range of media endeavors, community outreach programs, and innovative programs
Increases the understanding of the federal court's presence to the media, to educational institutions, with the community, and with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Prepares press releases made available to the public regarding court events, news, or case statuses
Manages all social media avenues in which court activities are publicized
Arranges for open house events, publications, articles, and arranges meetings with key media executives, editors, and columnists to stimulate favorable media coverage
Makes arrangements for court tours by special interest groups
Provides leadership to court activities such as media press days, open house events, and juror education programs
Creates a variety of informational brochures, publications, court newsletters, court press releases, and videos
Maintains and updates the content on the Court's website and electronic signage
Informs the Court of strategies for public relations events and customer service programs
Provides assistance to other court units as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Exceptional writing and speaking skills are required
Thorough knowledge of public relations, media communications, and/or government public affairs
Excellent organizational and communication skills for coordinating conferences and group meetings
Ability to conduct research of all available resources and convey material through written communications
Ability to be politically savvy and deliver a polished performance under difficult public affair situations
Ability to create a positive communications foundation between the court, media, and public
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-29 level is required
Preferred
Legal training, knowledge of court procedures and demonstrated social media skills are excellent credentials for this newly created position, but not required
Benefits
Paid leave time for federal holidays, vacation, sick, and Parental Leave
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Access to an infant and toddler care near the Courthouse
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available to full-time employees with qualifying student loans
Life insurance
Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (401k & Roth 401k style)
Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System
Health, dependent care, and parking reimbursement programs
Public Transit Subsidy Program
Onsite employee gym
Employee Assistance Program, which provides free counseling, financial assistance, and basic legal services
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