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We have an opening for a time-limited Resilient SRQ Communications Specialist to help support the Sarasota County’s Division of Program Management. This role includes primarily the Resilient SRQ program and, on an as-needed basis, the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program and other future housing programs. Examples of job responsibilities include short-range communications, media relations assignments, strategic and long-range communication planning, target marketing, and community outreach for the Resilient SRQ program (and others).

The pay starts between $25.70 - $27.00 (based on experience), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement. Apply today!

Special Note: This position is a time-limited role. In this time-limited role, your position may be maintained until May 31, 2031. You will receive benefits and retirement and can work up to 40 hours per week but will lack retention rights to your position. 

About the Position

• Strategize and implement communications plans, techniques, methods, and campaigns.

• Write and edit multiple types of products to support Resilient SRQ and other programs administered by the Division of Program Management. Examples include: communications/community engagement plans; internal messaging, guides, banners, brochures, FAQs, fact sheets, flyers, invitations/evites, media releases, postcards, posters, print ads, talking points, television promo scripts and website content.

• Develop and present information to internal and external groups. 

• Serve as a community outreach specialist for the program, coordinating speaking engagements and community events. 

• Develop and maintain communications plans, schedules, monitors, tracks, and reports on projects.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following:
  Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations and/or Mass Communications.

• -OR- Significant related experience in Communications or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish).

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $25.70 - $27.00, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
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