Communications Coordinator

Location: 315 Court Street, Room 400, Clearwater, FL 33756

Performs professional communications work to support public outreach and engagement activities for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The person in this position will be responsible for overseeing, planning, coordinating and facilitating all aspects of public and community outreach efforts for the Clerk’s office; overseeing publications including brochures, annual reports, newsletters, and press releases; maintaining and updating the Clerk’s web page and social media platforms. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative under the general supervision of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Executive Director, or designee. The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications is a must.

What Would You Do?

• Facilitates the meeting of organization development teams for the purpose of diagnosing system problems, and implements strategies for increasing effectiveness;

•   Assists individual managers and supervisors in implementing organizational changes in web services;

•  Reviews the current publications, literature, and keeps the organization’s web page system and social media sites up to date;

• Assists Clerk in preparing for speaking engagements;

• Prepares correspondence on behalf of the Clerk;

• Prepares speeches for the Clerk and schedules interviews with media outlets and public speaking engagements;

• Performs outreach and develops relationships with citizen and community groups, associations, and organizations;

• Acts in a liaison capacity with community leaders, tour groups, other governmental agencies, community groups and citizens requesting information on Clerk-related services and activities;

• Plans and coordinates the public engagement activities for the office;

• Manages/maintains/updates the Clerk’s social media platforms;

• Prepares and distributes press releases for office initiatives;

•  Implements, maintains, and updates Clerk’s branding agencywide;

• Creates PowerPoint presentations and printed materials to include posters, rack cards, social media posts and press releases for internal and public outreach campaigns and Clerk staff;

• Coordinates, compiles, and publishes the Clerk’s newsletter;

• Develops surveys to collect feedback and compiles results into reports;

• Serves on the Clerk’s team before, during and after emergency events and situations;

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You need To Have?

Education and Experience:

Six (6) years of experience in developing and editing communications materials like newsletters, press releases social media, blogs, and presentations and a background in writing, public speaking, content creation for social and print media; or Associate degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or a related field and four (4) years of experience as described above; or Bachelor’s degree as described above and two (2) years of experience as described above; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Florida Driver’s License or Florida Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement, if any.

• Must be able to manage responsibilities for community outreach activities beyond regular business hours including extended workdays, evening, and weekends.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Preferred

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience with photography and videography

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of web design;

• Knowledge of the objectives, methods, and problems of organizational development;

• Knowledge of modern business methods and procedures applicable to public administration;

• Knowledge of the methods used in making statistical surveys and the preparation of reports;

• Knowledge of the functions, operations, and structure of the Clerk’s Office and Pinellas County Government;

• Skill in writing a variety of messages to a diverse audience;

• Skill in listening;

• Skill in assembling complex technical data in a reasonable, timely and comprehensive manner;

•  Ability to apply computer applications and software;

• Ability to assist employees and managers with on-line services;

• Ability to establish good working relationships with other public agencies and the public;

• Ability to present oral and written comments and recommendations clearly, and concisely;

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communication.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!