Job Description

Requisition No: 872913

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 79011527

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79011527

Salary: $2,115.39 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2026

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Communications Coordinator

Position # 79011527
Hiring Salary: $2,115.39 Bi-Weekly

* OPEN COMPETITIVE*

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, forward-thinking individual to serve as a key member within the Office of Communications of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Our Organization and Mission:

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible, professional position that provides support to the Office of Communications under the direction of the Deputy Communications Director. Duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Drafting written communication for social media, newsletters, articles and related items; aiding with managing department external affairs and outreach initiatives as necessary, including writing executive-level speeches for individuals representing the agency; providing assistance in updating the department’s intranet and external website. Work with the Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director to research, craft, develop, and implement an Integrated Communications Plan to advance the Department’s brand identity, broaden awareness, and increase the visibility of the Department’s mission, programs, and priorities across key stakeholder audiences.
• Working on special projects as assigned by the Office of the Secretary, including booklets, partnerships, videos, etc.; brainstorming, planning and executing internal and external events, including conferences, expos, panel discussions, etc.; facilitating partnerships with large groups/organizations to maximize outreach and reinforce goals/initiatives.
• Serving as Public Information Officer (PIO) for joint sting operations by the Division of Regulation with other agencies; signing and routing all sting operation forms; updating the Division of Regulation’s Unlicensed Activity webpage on a regular basis; drafting press releases regarding the Division of Regulation’s efforts. Plan, research, develop, market, produce, present, and write promotional, educational, instructional, and informational material regarding agency or division programs, including Unlicensed Activity. Contribute to improvement of the Department’s media outreach to amplify agency values and messages.

• Assisting with answering media calls, gathering information, preparing reports, and daily administrative activities as necessary. Track and report content effectiveness metrics to internal stakeholders, as well as continually monitor, analyze, and tune messaging to maximize impact.
• Assist with development of strategy and plans for proactive and reactive communications related to media and agency social media channels, including drafting written communication for social media, newsletters, articles and related items; aiding with managing department external affairs and outreach initiatives as necessary, including writing speeches for individuals representing the agency; providing assistance in updating the department’s intranet and external website.
• Creating and editing graphics for use in internal and external newsletters, brochures, events, etc. to enhance the overall communications efforts and goals of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to utilize effective written and verbal communication techniques.
• Knowledge of AP writing style.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
• Ability to select and provide appropriate information to others.
• Knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to customers, the media, and the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written, and to project a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to recognize, diagnose, and resolve issues at a high level.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and procedures.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines and able to prioritize them effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and InDesign.
• Proficient in social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Proficient in Canva Pro.
• Experience in the design and layout of magazines, newspapers, or flyers.
• Must be reliable, have a professional appearance, and a positive attitude.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• One (1) year of professional work experience in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a comparable field of study
• Experience using publishing software programs like Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom and InDesign.

Preferred

• Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus, though not required.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study is preferred. Professional experience in communications, or a closely related field, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Applicant Note:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration

If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, 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: http://www.sss.gov .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.