A Chief of Staff plans and directs all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the organization's President, CEO or other executive. Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making. Acts as a point of contact or gatekeeper between top management and other stakeholders. Provides oversight and guidance to projects of high importance. May act as an advisor to the chief executive, or responsible for the management of executive support staff. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments.
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday; may work evenings and weekends as required by the Commissioner's schedule of meetings, public events and/or urgent communication needs.
Other:
Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.
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Olive Avenue, WPB 36027 District III is seeking a senior-level administrative staffperson to assist the County Commissioner in the coordination of County governmental operations. This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media relations, overseeing social media engagement, and producing both internal and external communications. The employee must be a skilled writer, strategic thinker with a strong understanding of public communication in government or a public-facing environment. The employee will perform work involving responsibility for assigned phases of a wide variety of administrative functions and staff services. Responsibilities include serving as the lead communications professional for the Office of the Commissioner; drafting, editing and distributing press releases, official statements, talking points and media responses; managing the Office's social media presence; coordinating with media outlets; developing and ensuring consistency in messaging; and other duties as assigned to support the functioning of the Office of the Commissioner.
QUALIFICATIONS
: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university; minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, government affairs, or a similar field. Highly qualified candidates will have experience in managing social media accounts (Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) and will be bilingual (English/Spanish). Submit resume directly to :
Angelique Gonzalez, County Commission Chief of Staff Board of County Commissioners District III Email:
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