State of Louisiana is hiring : Public Relations and Outreach Specialist in Natchi

Salary : $33,000.00 - $35,000.00 Annually

Location : Natchitoches, LA

Job Type : Unclassified

Job Number : 212191

Department : LA School for Math, Science & Arts

Opening Date : 08 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

About this Job

THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Minimum Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field
• Previousexperience in public relations, media relations, or marketing for a secondary school, university, or other education-related business or non-profit organization
• Strong understanding of best practices in public relations and marketing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude toward colleagues and other external constituencies
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel and to work flexible hours as necessary, including evenings and weekends

Preferred :

Job Specification

The Public Relations and Outreach Specialist manages the LSMSA social media presence, creates content to promote the school at-large, and assists with outreach initiatives.

The Public Relations and Outreach Specialist will be responsible for writing, editing, and submitting content for both print and electronic media; developing a unified brand voice and maintaining brand integrity across all platforms; working with students and staff to manage and maintain all official LSMSA social media accounts; and assisting with the production of various publications for the department and the campus at-large. Additionally, the Public Relations and Outreach Specialist assists with the development and implementation of departmental outreach programs.

Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a collaborative member of a team.

Salary range for this 12-month position is $33,000 - $35,000.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Please complete the standard application form on our website at and attach it with a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and an official transcript from your final degree-granting institution to : . Please submit your application as one PDF file that includes all the above if possible.

LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40-year legacy of a preeminent college-level living / learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World's Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.

LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu / nondiscrimination

Job Duties and Other Information

Public Relations and Outreach (90%)

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :