State of Florida

Public Information Specialist II

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $28 per hour

About the role

  • The Public Information Specialist II – Outreach and Education Specialist leads the development and implementation of public outreach and education initiatives for the Invasive Plant Management Section (IPMS).
  • The incumbent is responsible for creating and delivering programs, materials, and partnerships that increase public awareness, understanding, and engagement with the Section’s invasive plant management efforts across Florida.
  • The role also involves a strong creative and digital design component, including the development of visually compelling educational and promotional materials, multimedia content, and online resources that effectively communicate the Section’s mission and activities to diverse audiences.
  • The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, and capable of independently managing and executing projects with minimal supervision.
  • The Outreach and Education Specialist develops, produces, and maintains educational and informational materials for a variety of audiences, and manages updates to the Section’s outreach-related web content and partner social media channels in accordance with agency branding and communications standards.
  • This position supports the implementation of statewide outreach campaigns by assisting with material production, distribution, and evaluation of effectiveness, and ensures outreach products remain accurate, timely, and relevant.
  • The Specialist works closely with Section biologists, program managers, and communications staff to translate technical and scientific information into clear, accessible content for public and stakeholder audiences.
  • They serve as a liaison with local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to support outreach coordination and collaboration.
  • This position provides internal communications, including email updates and a Section newsletter, to keep Section and Division staff informed of outreach activities and accomplishments.
  • The Specialist represents the Section at meetings, conferences, and outreach events, reviews outreach materials for clarity and accuracy, tracks outreach metrics and feedback, and coordinates with the FWC Office of Community Relations, Division staff, and the IPMS communications and public affairs specialist to ensure consistent and unified messaging.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma and five years of professional experience in a closely related graphic design related program is required.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the five years of experience.
  • Prefer experience using graphic design software e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva
  • In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida electronic application and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach a cover letter and up to date resume. The submitted cover letter should at a minimum explain your interest in working in invasive plant management and identify your most relevant skills and experience.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Benefits
  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
  • Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
  • Potential for participation in state group insurance ( must meet eligibility requirements . Consult with Divison Human Resource to determine eligibility.)
  • Deferred Compensation - voluntary
  • Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
graphic designpublic outreacheducational program developmentcontent creationmultimedia content developmentproject managementmaterial productionevaluation of effectivenesstechnical writingsocial media management
Soft skills
creativityself-motivationindependent executioncommunicationcollaborationenthusiasmorganizationattention to detailliaison skillspublic speaking