DOS - OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST I

Requisition No: 848772

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST I - 45945064

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 45945064

Salary: $17.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 03/25/2025

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Department of State

OPS Information Specialist I

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historic Museums

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience in graphic design, graphic arts, visual communications, commercial art, or fine arts. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required years of experience
• Resume and Cover Letter

Preferences:

• Minimum one (1) year professional experience in social media and/or graphic design through paid employment
• Education or coursework in marketing, hospitality, museums, or other related field
• Ability to use and manage digital camera equipment, knowledge of video production, and ability to complete photo/video editing using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Knowledge of social media platforms and online engagement as documented through professional or freelance experience or education

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and prepares graphics and media content for social media, brochures, flyers, reports, and site needs
• Takes photographs and videos of site activities for reports, exhibits, publications, social media, etc.
• In conjunction with management develops, executes, evaluates, and monitors Mission San Luis social media presence.
• Manages social media calendar in conjunction with site activities as approved by Curator and Executive Director.
• Assists in the conceptualization and implementation of educational materials, designing and creating event workbooks. Assists in the preparation of materials and site for events.
• Assists staff in logistics for and execution of public programs and performs other work-related duties as required. Cross trains with other departments to assist front-of-house, gift shop, education department, and rentals team as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The ideal candidate will possess experience in graphic design, marketing, hospitality, museums or other related fields as well as an appreciation of historic sites. Candidates should also possess the following qualities:

• Knowledge of graphic design formats, techniques, and composition options
• Skills with photography and videography capture, editing and publication
• Skill in using graphics software to produce graphics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to design a variety of graphics materials
• Ability to learn complex historical concepts and interpret written, visual, interactive, and oral formats including lesson plans, historic activities, presentations, etc.
• Proficiency in social media posting, monitoring, and reporting and standard office software including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Florida history
• Knowledge of museum terminology, research, and programs
• Public speaking skills and willingness to give tours or presentations to large groups of people
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to maintain a collegial relationship with other team members, and ability to relate to people of all ages and abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and pay attention to detail

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

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.