Job Description
Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for developing campaigns to publicize and support the marketing of career education programs that prepare students to enter the workforce. Creates career path information in a variety of media formats for all occupational programs. Identifies needs and works to build enrollment in career programs through effective, targeted marketing and communication campaigns. Collaborates with staff and faculty toward the common goal of marketing career education programs to the community in accordance with the goals outlined within the grant. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding. What a day of a College Relations and Marketing Specialist looks like: Writes, edits, and produces marketing materials including brochures, catalogs, newsletters, reports, and specialized publications. Develops communication campaigns to publicize the College's programs and events. Assists College departments, faculty, and staff in establishing public relations, marketing, and communications programs. Monitors the effectiveness of programs implemented. Coordinates media coverage of the College by pitching story ideas, facilitating news coverage, preparing and disseminating press releases, responding to media inquiries, arranging or participating in interviews, and contributing new stories to the College's online news center. Provides information to the public, students, and staff regarding programs and services of a department, campus, or the College. Develops concepts, layouts, and scripts for paid advertisements. Develops short-term and long-term goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations. Assists with the development of the departmental newsletter including contributing articles, photos, and other materials. Travels to meetings, between the College locations, and for other purposes. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree within specific subject area related to the position. Two years of related experience. Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Writing with clarity, consistency, and precision Writing in a positive manner to reflect favorably upon the organization Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Ability to: Organize and prioritize multiple competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Regular physical attendance required Work Environment and Physical Demand:
Reach and grasp objects Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Use of video display terminal Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color Communicate information orally and in writing Receive and understand information through oral and written communication Proofread and check documents for accuracy This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $44,587.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience. Wait, there is more! Culture:
Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits:
Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. Generous Time Off:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks:
Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development:
Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more. Retirement Investments:
State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans. READY TO APPLY?
Here's your application preparation! Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:
Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position will close on June 16, 2026 at 11:59pm About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.
