Communications Specialist – Parks & Recreation PB County

PARKS & RECREATION, PB COUNTY – Public Engagement Office (Lake Worth Beach FL)

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Salary: $19.35 per hour

Job Description:

+ Performs clerical and public relations work related to departmental communication functions.

+ Research departmental information; posts on social media and internet sites; creates, maintains, and distributes directories, manuals and other communication for internal and external use; prepares news releases for media distribution; confirms design materials are consistent with the Department’s branding guide; coordinates the development and set-up/breakdown of special events.

+ Possesses familiarity with the various programs/services/benefits of the Parks and Recreation Department.

+ Work is performed independently under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences and written reports.

Qualifications:

+ Associate degree in Public/Media Relations, Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related field.

+ Minimum of one (1) year of office experience related to print/media relations, marketing or professional/business-level social media experience.

Preference for Experience:

Designing publications, newsletters; posting/updating information on professional social media sites (must specify on application); using Adobe Creative Suite (must specify on application). Also desirable: Bilingual (Spanish/Haitian Creole).

How to Apply:

Please visit the general job opportunities page. The positions are listed alphabetically in the table at the bottom of the webpage. The applicant will need to create a profile and apply online which they can access using links at the same webpage.

https://discover.pbcgov.org/humanresources/Pages/Employment-Opportunities.aspx