Job description

Seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to join our communications team in the Cocoa Beach, FL area. The ideal candidate is an experienced marketing, public relations and/or communications professional who will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic organization.

DESCRIPTION: The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for assisting in developing and executing community awareness plans, including communicating with internal customers, community members, media, and elected officials. Customer-service focus required. Assists in addressing and resolving public concerns related to projects. Assists with the planning and implementation of public meetings and special events.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to assistance with:

• Writing content to inform the public about project benefits, activities, and impacts.
• Coordinating public relations activities and events.
• Developing strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Adhering to government communications protocols and other requirements.
• Creating content and collaborate with creative graphics and/or video team.
• Able to work in a constantly evolving, confidential environment, and to travel by use of a vehicle to multiple locations.
• Managing project hotlines and be responsive to community questions and concerns
• Responsible for working closely with teams and on individual projects, often multiple projects at one time.

The candidate must have an associates or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in public relations, communications, or marketing.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Talent for understanding, simplifying and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with a significant degree of independence, initiative, creativity, and expert judgement.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with digital communications, including websites, social media, signage, direct mail campaigns and graphic design.
• Willingness to travel to project locations.
• Bilingual (Eng/Spa) a plus but not necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
• Have you worked with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
• Do you currently live in the Cocoa Beach area?

Work Location: In person

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