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Communications Representative 9-P11 Associate Communications Rep MDHHS Comms. Admin

State Of Michigan


Job Location:

Lansing, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 40
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity respect and fairness. For more information please visit our MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.

This position supports the MDHHS Office of Communications with a wide range of professional writing editing and background research including social media and department proclamations as well as external publication review and vetting policies and requests. Responsibilities also include supporting media campaign requests and budget and creating content including writing non-executive talking points newsletter articles and organic social media posts.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB SPECIFICATION

To be considered for this position you must:
  • apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • attach or link a writing example to your application.
  • attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • attach a cover letter.
  • if applicable attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based internet or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date and the registrars signature. Please review Civil Services guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts ().
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in English journalism communications broadcasting telecommunications advertising communication arts marketing public relations or a related field.

Experience
Communications Representative 9 - No specific type or amount is required.

Communications Representative 10 - One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9.

Communications Representative P11 - Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Communications Representative 9
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English journalism communications broadcasting telecommunications advertising communication arts marketing or public relations AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office:
The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave. Lansing MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense including:

  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting furniture and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position please email. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.


Required Experience:

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