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Public Information Officer 1 WAE

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Public Information Officer 1 WAE

Salary

$18.04 - $35.40 Hourly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

TRSL-07232026-ST

Department

Teachers' Retirement System of LA

Division

Public Information

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

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• Benefits

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About this Job

The Public Information Department of Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) is seeking a Public Information Officer 1 (WAE) possessing the following qualities:

• A strong work ethic

• High integrity

• Creativity

• The ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Assists with public relations programs and components such as brochures, publications, newsletters, etc.

• Assists in community engagement

• Maintaining and posting social media content, analyzing performance metrics, reviewing trends

• Organizes and edits digital assets

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified WAE position and will NOT exceed 1245 hours in a 12 month period.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sarah Baldassaro - Human Resources

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

P.O. Box 94123

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Ph: 225-922-2659

Fax: 225-922-2579

Email:sarah.baldassaro@trsl.org

Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE ( .

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Do you have experience with Canva or Adobe products? If so, please list which applications you've used.

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Do you have experience editing videos? If so, please list the applications you've used.

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Do you have experience writing copy for newsletters?

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Do you have experience creating social media for a company or agency?

• Yes

• No

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Are you retired from TRSL, LASERS, or any other state retirement system?

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• No

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

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