ISSUED:

09/18/2026

CLOSES:

OPEN Position:

ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL

(Digital Media and Public Information Assistant)

Salary:

$25.35

Per Hour Division:

Administration Department:

FIRE RESCUE

Department:

FIRE RESCUE

Division:

Administration Hours:

Variable hours/week (total hours limited to 1,000 per calendar year); will be required to work before, during, and after emergencies.

Other:

Must be able to lift 40 pounds. No benefits are offered for on-call positions.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID 405 Pike Road, WPB 36264 Are YOU ready to work in a creative, fast-paced environment where your content makes a real impact? Join the Public Information & Social Media Team at Palm Beach County's largest Fire Rescue Department. We are seeking a creative, organized, and motivated individual passionate about storytelling, digital media, and community engagement. Do You Enjoy… Creating and editing short-form videos for social media and online platforms? Writing engaging social media content and developing audience growth strategies? Designing graphics and visual content? Capturing impactful photography and imagery? Sharing stories about people, events, and public service? Assisting with large-scale events and community initiatives? Working collaboratively with strong organizational and time management skills? Gaining valuable experience in the evolving fire & medical emergency services industry, working an average of 20 hours per week? This Position Will Include… Creating content for social media, graphics, publications, events, and website platforms Producing graphics for social media, fire station electronic communication boards, print materials, and messaging campaigns Filming, editing, and publishing short-form video content Monitoring social media engagement and collecting analytics data Assisting with Fire Rescue events and community outreach initiatives Collecting and archiving photos, videos, media coverage, and digital content for reports, publications, and departmental archives Assisting with updates to websites, YouTube channels, and communication platforms under the direction of the Public Information Office (PIO) Supporting daily operations, including scheduling, project coordination, reporting, publications, and records management Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about digital storytelling, public service, and community engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Advertisement/Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience in public relations work, OR An unrelated Bachelor's Degree OR an Associate's Degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Advertisement/Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience in public relations work, OR An unrelated Associate's Degree; minimum of six (6) years of experience in public relations work, OR Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of (7) years of experience in public relations work.

CREATE USER PROFILE

in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs. PC Kiosks are available to create User Profile during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406. Please Submit PDF/printout of Profile or resume directly to: Tara Cardoso Public Information & Media Specialist Palm Beach County Fire Rescue TCardoso@PBC.gov All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).