Department: Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. In this role you will, serve as the Communication professional for the seven divisions of Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources. The position supervises the PRNR Outreach team and develops the design and content for a variety of projects including electronic deliverables (e-newsletters, social media campaigns, webpages, videos) and print deliverables (flyers, brochures, guides, booklets, posters, signage). Communications – Projects + Plan, create, and implement design concepts and layouts using applications such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) for a variety of PRNR materials including events and activities guides, capital campaigns, signature event deliverables, annual reports, kiosks and signage. + Develop and coordinate written, verbal and electronic communications including media releases, talking points, kiosk content, signage, e-newsletters, social media campaigns and webpages. + Develop and/or manage social media campaigns. + Assist and/or lead the development of content in support of long-term strategic communication projects such as annual “Walk in Park”, capital campaigns and other initiatives. + Regularly revise outdated designs and research best practices to remain up to date in marketing efforts. + Facilitate the develop content and deliverables for public meetings. + Lead and facilitate publishing and updating PRNR Events Guide. Supervision and Management + Manage project goals, timelines and monitors outcome of communications materials. Adjust as necessary. + Serve as a department resource, lead subject matter expert in marketing/communications needs. + Supervise the Digital Media Specialist and Graphic Designer positions within the Outreach team and reviews all work produced as well as tracks designer progress and ensures deadlines are met. + Primary liaison between the PRNR Department and the Communications Department. + Maintain the PRNR Constant Contact distribution lists. + Maintain and track the status and progress of PRNR Outreach tickets using Smartsheet. Social Media Management + Develop concepts and scripts or assist subject matter experts in doing so for video segments. + Assists Communications Department with responding to citizen inquiries on social media platforms. About the Schedule Work Hours: + Full-Time, 40 hours per week. + Work hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. + Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc. About You Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, Mass Communications, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Illustration, or related field AND three (3) years of related experience. + -OR- MS, MA, MBA degree in above fields AND two (2) or more years of related experience. + Related professional experience may substitute for the required education. + A valid Florida Drivers license at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop), Smartsheet and project management software About Everything Else Starting Pay Range: Starting at $ 56,139.20 - $95,409.60, per year based on your 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 (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . 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! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! + For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information. + Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. + Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​ A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. 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