What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at StaffEx?
Position Title: Communications Specialist
Pay Rate: $18/hr.
Assigned Work Location: Tampa, FL 33619
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm with the availability to work earlier, later and weekends
Top Reasons You Want to Work as a Communications Specialist for the Elections Office:
- Great team environment
- Medical Benefit
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
Communications Specialist Job Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule and attend voter outreach events, including voter registration drives and educational presentations
- Work towards agency objectives of registering all eligible voters, providing clear and accessible elections and voting information, and encouraging voter turnout and participation
- Support candidates in running for office by providing information, entering data, verifying petitions, and filing forms
- Draft and distribute press releases, make follow-up media calls, and serve as a liaison with media during events
- Assist in the development and distribution of marketing materials and social media posts
- All other duties as assigned
What will you need as a Communications Specialist?
- 4 years direct supervisory/management experience or a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university
- Availability for evening and weekend events
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
- Multi-lingual abilities are a plus
- Possession of a valid and current FL Driver License with no more than seven points
Salary : $18
