OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 42900354

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: OPS Communications Coordinator – 42900354 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 42900354 Salary: $16.00 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2026 Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, agricultural communications, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Possession of a valid Driver License. Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates must provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. Moderate travel, including overnight, international destinations and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program is required. Job Duties Digital and Telecommunications: Coordinate, develop, produce and analyze content for Don’t Pack a Pest program’s social media platforms and monthly program report. Conceptualize, write and edit material (brochures, displays/exhibits, creative documents, web pages, social media posts, etc.) about the Don’t Pack a Pest program for distribution to stakeholders. Assist Social Media Coordinator with content development and creation for division’s social media platforms. Assist with photography and videography projects as needed. Outreach Assistance: Maintain outreach inventory and assist with distribution of materials. Mails program information to the public as requested. Assist in research, creative development, and purchasing outreach materials such as brochures, posters, digital toolkits, promotional items, etc. Liaise with Don’t Pack a Pest program participants to provide art files, outreach items, and other materials as requested. Research university outreach opportunities for the program and initiate contact. Liaise with appropriate university points of contact to provide educational resources, outreach materials, and explore tabling events. Customer Service: Serve as backup receptionist for daily breaks and coverage gaps. Serve as backup Helpline operator during coverage gaps and emergency response programs. Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, in person and over the phone. Computer Skills: Writes, reviews and edits in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro). Research division and department programs and duties. Database entry for department programs and records purposes. Other Duties: Performs related duties as required or assigned by management. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of standard digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera equipment and set up. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. Skill in telecommunication and computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word. Skills in social media strategy and management. Skills in social media content planning and development. Ability to work in a collaborative environment. The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). Flexible Spending Accounts. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees Special Notes The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr