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Job description

Location:

Avon Park, FL Category:

Support Staff Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Wed May 27 2026

Job Description:

Full-time, year-round position to coordinate and manage internal communications and the activities of Institutional Communications/Community Relations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in the production of internal promotional materials including all college publicity such as news releases, brochures, graduation program, annual reports, etc. Ensures continual sourcing of and generation of articles for the press. Updates and posts articles to the Daily Connection and the College website. Disseminates information to employees to ensure awareness of pertinent information including making information known to concerned faculty and staff. Coordinates and maintains special projects, e.g. creating and maintaining the Retiree Hall of Fame. Assists in the photography and videography needs for regular and special events using office camera equipment or smartphone applications. Uses social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, X, and YouTube, to disseminate information. Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts. Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Educational:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited organization in the area of marketing, public relations, journalism, communications, or related area required.

Experiential:

At least five (5) years full-time experience in positions where public relations and marketing activities have been an integral component is required. Event planning experience required.

Other:

Computer literacy skills required. Excellent oral, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Additional Information:

Classification:

Professional Staff, Level II Reports To:

Director, Institutional Communications Posting Date:

May 27, 2026 S•tarting

Annual Salary:

$60,000 Application deadline: June 21, 2016 SOUTH

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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South Florida State College ATTN:

Director, Human Resources

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