Public Relations Specialist

Ertd Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

Decatur Full-time Mid-level Public Relations

Mid-level Public Relations role at Ertd. Decatur · full-time · $52,266–$84,148 base.

SalaryStated by Ertd

$52,266 – $84,148

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create and publish print and digital materials promoting department programs, facilities, events, and goals
Plan, coordinate, and staff outreach events, tours, contests, and educational activities
Represent Solid Waste Management with community groups, media, schools, and the public
Track participation, costs, inquiries, and feedback, then prepare program reports
Process communications, forms, records, and other department documentation on schedule

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in journalism, liberal arts, public relations, communications, or a related field
Two years of experience in public relations, communications, event management, or a related area
A valid Georgia driver’s license that you can maintain
Equivalent education, training, and experience may also meet the qualification

Who this fits

This role suits someone who can produce public-facing content, organize community programs, represent a department, and manage reporting and records. It is a full-time position in Decatur and requires a valid Georgia driver’s license.

From the employer

This vacancy is in the Solid Waste Management department.

Grade: 17 Salary Range: $52,266 - $84,148/depending on experience FLSA: Exempt

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Creates print and online content to publicize and promote department programs, facilities, events, or objectives; researches and verifies information; produces and publishes newsletters, calendars, brochures, and flyers; monitors and creates content for social media and department website; takes photographs for use in content; and writes or edits official department announcements, emails blasts, press releases, letters, or posts.

Plans, organizes, and staffs community outreach programs and events; arranges and conducts special events, contests, ribbon cuttings, facility tours, educational programs, and activities specific to assigned department; secures locations, dates, and sponsorship needed; prepares activities and materials; recruits and supervises event volunteers; and coordinates set-up, staffing, and implementation of program/event plans.

Represents department as a spokesperson; maintains relationships with community partners; attends community events, expos, or meetings on behalf of the department; responds to inquiries from the media or the public; and serves on committees to facilitate community outreach.

Provides data reporting related to department programs and activities; compiles data related to program participation, costs, and community feedback; conducts surveys to collect community input; tracks inquiries; and prepares reports.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and rough drafts of media content; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including written and visual content, press releases, brochures, posters, flyers, newsletters, and calendars; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Communicates with department staff, city officials, supervisor, other employees, schools, community groups, news media, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, Communications, or related field required; two years of experience in public relations, communications, events management, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.