Classification Title: |
Communications Specialist |
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Job Description: |
Main content development for the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program and Gardening Solutions websites. Manage horticulture content within large website. Manage and execute an editorial calendar with communications team. Research gardening trends and new content areas. Work with Extension specialists throughout the state to develop and write timely content. Identify gaps in content. Stay current with horticulture research and projects. Take photographs and assist in managing image and graphics libraries. Handle photo and copyright issues and content. Identify stories, interview sources, write and edit content for 9,000+ subscriber monthly horticulture e-newsletter. Interview and interact with county and state faculty, volunteers, and gardening enthusiasts. Review media coverage for trending issues and keep horticulture communication relevant to issues. Coordinate review process with faculty for all written material. Provide excellent and timely customer service to internal and external clients. Organize efforts on improving accessibility through readability tools and strong writing elements. SUPERVISION Verbal and written as necessary. No supervision of other employees. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Occasional weekend or evenings may be necessary. Travel may be required to meet with statewide faculty, participate in meetings or tradeshows. REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW. Current Florida Driver's License OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION Candidates should be production and deadline driven, creative, and respond well to team accountability. Candidates should have demonstrated skill in writing, content management, and social media. Candidates with experience in Microsoft and Adobe products are desired. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system and be service oriented. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, global involvement, and accountability. POLICY MAKING AND/OR INTERPRETATION. The person in this position will not make policy decisions. PROGRAM DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT. The person in this position will not provide program direction and development. COMMUNICATION Disseminates information to the public on a regular basis. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL DATA. Person shall keep all records of all data collected at University facilities on campus in files and computers within the department. |
Expected Salary: |
$44,000 - $52,000 Commensurate with experience |
Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
Preferred Qualifications: | MS or MA in Plant Science, Agriculture Communications, or Journalism is preferred. Previous involvement with garden writing, environmental communication and/or horticulture or related fields is preferred, but not necessary. Candidates must love plants and have knowledge of gardening and horticulture. Applicants with experience in writing and content management skills are desired. |
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
Health Assessment Required: | No |
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