Public Information Specialist - 20072491

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Public Information Specialist within the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves, headquartered at ODNR Central Office, Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas & Preserves please visit Division of Natural Areas & Preserves | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do...

• Plan, develop, & implement public information programs and statewide public events & represent the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves in an informational & liaison capacity
• Develop, prepare & issue news releases, newsletters, articles, reports, manuals, fact sheets, brochures & publications
• Assist with environmental education programs & present informational & educational speeches, develop educational signage content
• Prepare social media content and manage division social media accounts
• Perform administrative tasks (coordinate special projects, coordinate printing, purchase goods and services for various projects perform research & analysis, respond to requests from public)
• Starting hourly pay of $25.77/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.52/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.
  
  

24 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Communications

Technical Skills: Public Relations

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Creativity; Customer Focus

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Robin D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6984

Unposting Date

Apr 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$25.77/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Hours will vary

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Communications

Technical Skills

Public Relations

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Creativity, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland.We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.