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Form of workThis position reports to the Chief Communications Officer or designee and will support the City's Public Affairs Office by disseminating news and other information to Spanish-speaking citizens via direct Community Outreach, press releases, social media, translation during press events, and other methods.
- Coordinates initiatives designed to promote the city and its services to the community.
- Translates various public-facing documents and other forms of communication into Spanish.
- Assists in the planning and coordination of community events that support Hispanic residents.
- Supports department public awareness activities through print and web-based platforms.
- Represents the department at various community meetings.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- Keeps abreast of all Hispanic activities and coordinates initiatives designed to promote the city and its services to the community.
- Conducts TV and print interviews in Spanish language media.
- Fluent in verbal and written Spanish and English.
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of public relations, marketing, and event planning.
- Ability to develop and make presentations to large groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain records.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and related software applications.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Knowledge of social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools.
- Knowledge and proficiency of video and photo editing tools and digital media formats.
- Skilled in copywriting and copy-editing.
- Skilled in time management.
- Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space.
- Ability to manage crisis communications.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to manage time effectively and multitask.
- Ability to listen effectively.
- Ability to be detail-oriented and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- A five-year combination of education and/or experience in public relations, communications, business administration, political science, marketing, or a related field.
- Must be fluent in verbal and written Spanish and English.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- A resume is required with your application.
- When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.usEmployment Type: Non-Civil Service
