Social Media Coordinator - 42001275

Requisition No: 805740
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR - 42001275
Position Number: 42001275
Salary: $32,500.00 - $36,000.12
Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2023
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
(CLASS TITLE: INFORMATION SPECIALIST II)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
Holly Hughes, 352-395-4778 or Holly.Hughes@FDACS.gov
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in communications or English can substitute for the required experience.
Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate travel, including overnight, international destinations, and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program, required.
JOB DUTIES:
General Statement: This is a professional position assigned to assist with helpline activities and to develop and direct written and other forms of communication for public, employee and department use.
Publication and Podcast Development:

• Research, conceptualize, write, and edit information and materials (technical, scientific and creative documents, fact sheets, press releases, presentations, brochures, displays/exhibits, etc.) about division programs and initiatives for distribution to stakeholders including the general public, elected officials, community organizations, the media, and the agriculture industry.
• Research, conceptualize, coordinate, and produce DPI podcast related to division initiatives, programs and subjects
• Write questions for and conduct recorded interviews with subject matter experts in a professional manner

Social Media Management

• Provide coordination, content development and strategy for SOCIAL MEDIA platforms for DPI
• Coordinate weekly posts for each SOCIAL MEDIA platform including the blog
• Monitor SOCIAL MEDIA analytics and conduct research on best practices
• Keep each platform up to date with current policies and procedures from FDACS

Project Management Support

• Provide support on various division programs when needed
• Provide special Events/Conferences planning support
• Serve as event planning liaison for meetings scheduled in the DPI Auditorium
• Serve as secondary photographer and videographer during productions

Other Duties

• Coordinate and produce weekly Leadership Team availability itinerary
• Assist the Director and Public Information Specialist when needed
• Serve as Public Information Officer or Liason on emergency programs, as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public information and mass communication.
• Knowledge of SOCIAL MEDIA campaigns including analytics, content creation, and management of content (photos, videos, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, especially the media and industry representatives.
• Ability to conduct interviews with subject matter experts in a professional manner. Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.