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Announcement <br>
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December 5, 2025<br>
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<h1><b>Job Posting at IDB</b></h1><br>
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<h1><b>Information Specialist 1</a></b></h1><br>
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Salary: $42,889.60 - $63,044.80 Annually<br>
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Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<br>
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Job Type: Full-time<br>
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Job Number: 26-01470<br>
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Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
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Opening Date: 12/04/2025<br>
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Closing Date: 12/14/2025 11:59 PM Central<br>
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LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST<br>
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Point of Contact: Sarah Willford
<a href="mailto:Sarah.Willeford@blind.state.ia.us">
Sarah.Willeford@blind.state.ia.us</a> <br>
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<h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><br>
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<b>About the Iowa Department for the Blind and Iowa Library for the Blind
and Print Disabled:</b><br>
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The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is program within the
Iowa Department for the <br>
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.<br>
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<b>About this Opportunity:</b><br>
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The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is seeking a creative
and detail-oriented <b>Information Specialist I </b>to support the
library\u2019s 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\u2019s impact and value to the community.<br>
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<b>What We\u2019re Looking For:</b><br>
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· An outstanding writer and communicator
with experience creating marketing materials such as news releases,
newsletters and digital content.<br>
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· A detail-oriented professional who
ensures accuracy, consistency, and clarity in every project.<br>
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· A creative and strategic thinker who can
turn complex information into compelling stories.<br>
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· An initiative-driven team member with a
proactive approach and curiosity to tackle new challenges.<br>
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br>
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Writing, Editing, and Content Development<br>
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· Researching, planning, writing, editing,
and publishing informational and promotional materials such as news
releases, newsletters, brochures, articles, and presentations.<br>
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· Drafting reports, articles, and news
releases that communicate agency programs and services.<br>
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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.<br>
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Digital and Social Media Communications<br>
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· Implementing and maintaining the
library\u2019s blog and learning management system content.<br>
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· Implementing and maintaining social
media presence across multiple platforms, including developing and
posting content that promotes library programs and services. <br>
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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.<br>
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Outreach and Public Engagement<br>
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· Preparing or assisting with multimedia
presentations, radio or television segments, and representing the library
at meetings and events.<br>
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· Participating in the planning and
implementing of library programs and outreach as needed.<br>
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· Organizing and conducting tours that
promote understanding and support for library programs and services.<br>
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· Participating in library and Department
projects, programs and meetings.<br>
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Collaboration<br>
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· Collaborating with other agencies or
organizations on public information material.<br>
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· Collaborating in joint communication
efforts across the Department<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>To Apply:</b> <br>
Submit an application, resume and cover letter explaining how you
exemplify the job requirements at
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<h2><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b></h2><br>
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Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements
to qualify for positions in this job classification:<br>
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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.<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
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<h2><b>Additional Qualification Requirements</b></h2><br>
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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. <br>
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