Department: Dawson County Administration
Salary: $21.86 Hourly/ DOQ
Status: Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM. JANUARY 4, 2023

Job Summary:
The purpose of this job is to plan and manage the dissemination of public information for Dawson County and to develop programs which preserve and strengthen the County’s image on a local, state and national level. Individual will facilitate positive community relations for and with elected officials, businesses, civic organizations and the general public and coordinate educational programs for civic organizations and the general public.

Job Requirements:
An Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Pubic Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Graphic Design or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred; possess two to five years of professional or managerial-level experience in journalism, marketing, communications, media relations, public relations, government relations or community relations or related work; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Applicant must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills and be Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop proficient. The applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and be able to pass a background check and a drug screening.

If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application which you will find below under supporting documents. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov, faxed to 706-531-2716, or mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.