Public Information Officer 1 WAE

Baton Rouge, LA, LA, US Until 9/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description
<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260723073440_2 lines green-horizontal.png" style="width: 578px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><br><strong style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The Public Information Department of Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) is seeking a Public Information Officer 1 (WAE) possessing the following qualities:</span></strong><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin-left: 0.25in"><li><span style="color: inherit">A strong work ethic</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">High integrity</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Creativity</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">The ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Strong critical thinking and communication skills</span></li></ul><br><div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">A bachelor's degree.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.</span></div><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt">The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=164820" target="_blank"><u>here</u>.</a></p><dl style="margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><dt style="font-weight: bold">Job Duties and Other Information</dt><dd style="margin-left: 0"><p style="margin: 7.5pt 0"><u><span style="color: inherit">Job Duties:</span></u></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><div style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt">Assists with public relations programs and components such as brochures, publications, newsletters, etc.</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt">Assists in community engagement</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt">Maintaining and posting social media content, analyzing performance metrics, reviewing trends</div></li><li><div style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt">Organizes and edits digital assets</div></li></ul><span style="color: inherit"><br><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></span><p style="margin: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="color: inherit">Appointment Type:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><font color="#000000" size="3" style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="color: rgba(0, 113, 70, 1)">This vacancy is being announced as a Classified WAE position and will NOT exceed 1245 hours in a 12 month period.</span></strong></strong></span></font><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: rgba(0, 113, 70, 1)"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><font color="#000000" size="3">&nbsp;</font></strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit"><br>&nbsp;<br><u>How to Apply:</u><br><strong style="font-weight: 700">No Civil Service test score&nbsp;</strong></span><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="color: inherit">is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 7.5pt 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><span style="color: inherit">*</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes <u>will not&nbsp;</u>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. &nbsp;Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0"><em><span style="color: inherit">Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit"><br><strong style="font-weight: 700"><u>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</u><br></strong>Sarah Baldassaro - Human Resources</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">P.O. Box 94123</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Baton Rouge, LA 70804</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Ph: 225-922-2659</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Fax: 225-922-2579</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Email: <a tabindex="0" style="text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit !important">[email protected]</a>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/trsl" tabindex="0" style="text-decoration: underline !important; color: inherit !important"><span style="color: inherit">HERE</span></a>.</span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><em><span style="color: inherit">All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify system.</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><em><span style="color: inherit">TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. &nbsp;</span></em></p></dd><p style="margin: 0"><em><span style="color: inherit">TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.</span></em></p></dl>
About this role

Summary

Assist with public relations, social media, and community engagement activities.

Job title

Public Information Officer 1 WAE

Experience level

3+ years or 6+ years or bachelor's degree

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Baton Rouge, LA, US, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

public relationssocial mediacommunicationdigital assets

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

public relationssocial mediacontent creationcommunity engagement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

On-site City