Public Information Coordinator I - 60018599

Public Information Coordinator I - 60018599

Salary

$40,086.00 - $68,136.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

193474

Agency

State Fiscal Accountability Authority

Division

Strategic Initiatives

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

BC32

Position Number:

60018599

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

Hiring Range - Min.

$42,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$55,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please submit a fully-completed state application. A resume should be attached but not substituted for completing the work history and education section of the employment applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed to determine qualification for position.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

The Communication's Coordinator will coordinate all public relations, community engagement, and media communication regarding the distribution, progress and impact of the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund. The Communication's Coordinator helps the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board ensure transparency by preparing, editing and disseminating informational, educational and marketing material on behalf of the Board-highlighting how allocations support abatement, treatment, and prevention programs.

Duties:

Media Relations

• SCORF Liaison: Coordinate all information for SCORF communicated to local, state, and national media outlets.

• Press Strategy:

• Write and distribute press releases, such as human-interest impact stories, information regarding fund distributions and awardee spotlight pieces.

• Assists with writing and editing press releases talking points and other communications for release to the media.

• Monitors news media and social media on behalf of the agency.

• Crisis & Response: Manage rapid-response communications to address sensitive inquiries, dispel misinformation, and handle public or media scrutiny regarding funding choices.

Transparency and Public Reporting

• Impact Tracking: Collaborate with data analysts and program manager to translate data into public-facing reports, infographics, and transparency dashboards.
• Compliance Messaging:
• Communicate how expenditures align with settlement parameters for "allowable spending" and evidence-based strategies.
• Conducts interviews, researches topics and gathers information for use in various agency communications.
• Digital Management:
• Maintain and update the official website and social media channels with settlement fund updates, application openings, Board news and other time sensitive information.
• Plans, coordinates and promotes agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media communications.
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Cross-trains to develop an understanding of the agencys media response and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response processes.

Board Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, Public Health, or English and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public information, media relations, or corporate communications, or an acceptable equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within public health, government administration, or non-profit sectors managing multi-stakeholder messaging is highly preferred.
• Clear Communication: Proven ability to communicate funding procedures, processes and metrics into clear, universally understandable language. Ability to write, edit and produce publications for various formats and mediums.
• Multimedia Proficiency: Knowledge of basic journalistic principles and practices for information dissemination. Knowledge of social media platforms and how to use those platforms to disseminate information.
• Compassionate Communication: Ability to engage respectfully with a diverse group of agency stakeholders. Ability to communicate knowledge to a wide audience.
• Media and public relations. Knowledge of how to establish and maintain relationships with local, state and national media. Knowledge of principles and methods to execute large-scale public relations programs.

Additional Comments

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency State Fiscal Accountability Authority Address 1333 Main Street, Suite 601

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-737-0508

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.