COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 48007089 (BLIND SERVICES)

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 48007089 (BLIND SERVICES)

This is a Government Operations Consultant II (Communications Coordinator) position located in the Division of Blind Services, State Office. This position often requires complex communications, administrative and consultative work. This position will provide direct support to the External Affairs Coordinator within the Division Director's Office. This position may provide support to the Director and/or Deputy Director as a policy person for the Division in addition to the regular duties of this position.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Creates the Division's monthly newsletter to include information beneficial to Division employees, DBS clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Creates, reviews and edits public information documents and publications and the content on the Division's webpage, intranet, social media, etc.
• Develops and coordinates the Division's Communication Plan and Annual Report.
• Strategizes and works with staff to provide recognition and appreciation of employers of blind and visually impaired individuals, as well as the efforts of Division employees and volunteers.
• Prepares responses to inquiries from news media, the public, and the Legislature for review and approval of the Chief of External Affairs and the Division Director.
• Develops strategies to improve internal and external communications and makes recommendations to the Chief of External Affairs and the Division Director.
• Acts as point of contact for inquiries from the media, keeping the Chief of External Affairs and Division Director apprised of all developments, and coordinates responses with appropriate agency personnel.
• Serve as a backup to the legislative point person (currently the Chief of External Affairs). Assist with the monitoring and tracking of pertinent legislation to the Department of Education, sometimes outside of regular work hours.
• Supports and tracks the Division's involvement in local community activities and makes recommendations to administration related to networking opportunities and resource development ensuring the consistent support of local and statewide events.
• Assists with the development of partnerships with other agencies and organizations for the purpose of enhancing educational, training, employment and community support opportunities for clients, as assigned.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of productive relationships with stakeholder groups to enhance the Division's responsiveness to the concerns and needs of clients.
• Represents the Division of Blind Services at professional and advocacy association events, as assigned.
• Identify outreach and promotional opportunities to increase the Division's visibility statewide.
• Organize community events to raise awareness and engage stakeholders at the direction of Division leadership.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned, which may include guiding and directing updates and changes to Division policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to manage people.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct programs or activities.

Who We're Looking For: The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

Other Miscellaneous Duties: Performs other duties as requested. Some travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluations, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism, or administrative work; or Four years of professional and relevant experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism or administrative work. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with: Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism or administrative work. Previous experience working for and supporting high-level positions within an organization (Executive Director, Director, Deputy Director, Program Administrator, etc.).