OPS OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON - 40099928 Date: Feb 4, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846155 Agency: Commerce Working Title: OPS OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON - 40099928 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 40099928 Salary: $20-25/Hour Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITVE Our Organization and Mission: FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation's veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets. FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.) Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/ The Work You Will Do: This OPS Outreach and Communications Liaison will work with the Division of Economic Development’s Communications team to assist with writing, editing, routing, and distributing the Division’s press releases, statements, and correspondence, as well as assist with event planning, drafting social media, graphic design, and other duties as assigned. The Difference You Will Make: FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. How You Will Grow: FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee: + Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. + Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. + Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. + Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools. + Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks. These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is: + Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ ) + Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC). + Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ ) + Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! * State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided * Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . * We care about the success of our employees. * We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves. * A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees. Pay: $20-25/Hour Your Specific Responsibilities: + Review documents for accuracy, formatting, and grammatical errors. Work with staff to ensure factual reporting of information and data. + Assist with planning and development of Division communication designed to keep the programs, services, accomplishments and/or mission up to date. + Assist with creation of content and graphic design for the Agency’s website, brochures, display boards, presentations, and other media. + Assist with writing of talking points, presentations, and other outreach material for the Division staff to promote FloridaCommerce programs. + Assist with the organization and facilitation of Division and FloridaCommerce events. + Assist with tracking and managing communications requests from Division and agency staff. + Perform other duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. + Ability to work independently and as a team member. + Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. + Must have excellent writing and proofreading skills. + Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics. + Effectively handle multiple tasks while completing assignments timely. + Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present in a logical manner. + Ability to assign, prepare, track, and review assignments. + Ability to create and organize hard copy and electronic files. + Skill and proficiency using Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, and other graphic design software Qualifications: As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee