[Job-Listings] Iowa Department for the Blind Job Posting December 5, 2025

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>Iowa Department for the Blind - 100 years of empowerment
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>December 5, 2025
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>Job Posting at IDB
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>Information Specialist 1
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>Salary: $42,889.60 - $63,044.80 Annually
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>Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA
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>Job Type: Full-time
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>Job Number: 26-01470
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>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind
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>Opening Date: 12/04/2025
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>Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
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>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
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>Point of Contact: Sarah Willford 
><mailto:Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us>Sarah.Willeford at blind.state.ia.us
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>Job Description
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>About the Iowa Department for the Blind and Iowa 
>Library for the Blind and Print Disabled:
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>The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print 
>Disabled is program within the Iowa Department for the
> Blind. The library provides Iowans resources, 
> programming, and accessible reading materials 
> for those who are blind or whose physical 
> abilities require the use of books and 
> magazines in audio, braille, or large print. 
> Our Instructional Materials Center provides 
> Iowa students with accessible educational materials.
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>About this Opportunity:
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>The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print 
>Disabled is seeking a creative and 
>detail-oriented Information Specialist I to 
>support the library’s mission of connecting 
>the community with programs, services, and 
>lifelong learning. This position performs 
>professional communication and public 
>information work, helping to develop, produce, 
>and distribute materials that promote library 
>services, programs, and initiatives to the 
>public and media. The successful candidate will 
>create content for print, web, and social media 
>platforms; maintain consistent branding and 
>messaging; and collaborate with staff across 
>programs to highlight the library’s impact and value to the community.
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>What We’re Looking For:
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>·      An outstanding writer and communicator 
>with experience creating marketing materials 
>such as news releases, newsletters and digital content.
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>·      A detail-oriented professional who 
>ensures accuracy, consistency, and clarity in every project.
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>·      A creative and strategic thinker who can 
>turn complex information into compelling stories.
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>·      An initiative-driven team member with a 
>proactive approach and curiosity to tackle new challenges.
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>Key Responsibilities:
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>Writing, Editing, and Content Development
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>·      Researching, planning, writing, editing, 
>and publishing informational and promotional 
>materials such as news releases, newsletters, 
>brochures, articles, and presentations.
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>·      Drafting reports, articles, and news 
>releases that communicate agency programs and services.
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>·      Designs informational materials, takes 
>photographs, proofreads content, and coordinates 
>production, and develops public information 
>projects to enhance community understanding of library initiatives.
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>Digital and Social Media Communications
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>·      Implementing and maintaining the 
>library’s blog and learning management system content.
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>·      Implementing and maintaining social 
>media presence across multiple platforms, 
>including developing and posting content that 
>promotes library programs and services.
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>·      Updating and maintaining website and 
>mobile application content using content 
>management software, creating digital graphics, 
>and ensuring event calendars remain current.
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>Outreach and Public Engagement
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>·      Preparing or assisting with multimedia 
>presentations, radio or television segments, and 
>representing the library at meetings and events.
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>·      Participating in the planning and 
>implementing of library programs and outreach as needed.
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>·      Organizing and conducting tours that 
>promote understanding and support for library programs and services.
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>·      Participating in library and Department 
>projects, programs and meetings.
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>Collaboration
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>·      Collaborating with other agencies or 
>organizations on public information material.
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>·      Collaborating in joint communication efforts across the Department
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>Some agencies may require applicants to present 
>a portfolio of writing, layout, or other public 
>relations efforts to demonstrate past experience and training.
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>To Apply:
>Submit an application, resume and cover letter 
>explaining how you exemplify the job 
>requirements at 
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>Minimum Qualification Requirements
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>Applicants must meet at least one of the 
>following minimum requirements to qualify for 
>positions in this job classification:
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>1) Graduation from an accredited four-year 
>college or university with a degree in 
>journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications.
>2) Four years of full-time work experience in 
>planning and developing content for 
>dissemination through traditional media 
>(newspapers, publications, radio, and 
>television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking.
>3) A total of four years of education (as 
>described in number one) and/or full-time 
>experience (as described in number two), where 
>thirty semester hours of accredited college or 
>university course work equals one year of full-time.
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>Additional Qualification Requirements
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>relations efforts to demonstrate past experience and training.
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