What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer position at Pasco County Schools?
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start Date: 4/1/2025
Location: Pasco County School's District Office, Land O'Lakes, Florida
Administrative Positions
245 days/7.5 hours
Full-Time Position with Benefits
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing direction for strategy, design, and operation of the District’s internal and external marketing, communications, public relations, and engagement activities with the community; for utilizing effective internal and external communication strategies to share information with the media and community that supports the efforts of the District; and for developing the District’s legislative priorities and effectively carrying out legislative goals.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Communications, Journalism, English, or related field
- Five years’ experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field, including supervisory and management experience
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in from an accredited institution in the field of Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or related field
- Experience as a public information officer, especially in an education setting
- Experience working for a legislative body, especially a school board
- Knowledge of Pasco County
Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
