Communications Coordinator - 31001405

Requisition No: 857306 

Agency: Division of Emergency Management

Working Title: Communications Coordinator - 31001405

 Pay Plan: CS Exempt (EOG)

Position Number: 31001405 

Salary:  $46,000.08 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2025 

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Communications Coordinator 

Office of Communications and External Affairs

Florida Division of Emergency Management State of Florida

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power. FDEM is the liaison between federal, state, and local agencies. FDEM prepares and implements a statewide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, routinely conducts extensive exercises to test state and county emergency response capabilities, provides technical assistance to local governments as they prepare emergency plans and procedures, as well as conducts emergency operations trainings for state and local government agencies.

FDEM serves as the lead agency for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), whose primary goal is the coordination of the state’s efforts during disaster response and recovery. This coordination is conducted within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Tallahassee. Additionally, FDEM manages the State Watch Office; the 24-hours a day operation tasked with providing situational awareness to stakeholders statewide. After a disaster, FDEM conducts damage assessment surveys and advises the Governor of the State of Florida on whether to declare an emergency and seek federal relief funds. It is against this backdrop that FDEM strives to demonstrate its mission of, “Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with our community stakeholders for a resilient Florida” along with our vision of, “Leading the Profession in building prepared and resilient communities”.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• The Florida Division of Emergency Management is hiring a full-time, in-person Communications Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced work environment. Those applying for this role should be willing and able to work extenuating hours in the event of activation for emergencies impacting the State of Florida.
• Development of social media content on various social media platforms in coordination with Strategic Communications Manager.
• Draft press releases, gubernatorial proclamations and website content.
• Draft talking points and presentations for conferences and speaking events.
• Event pitches and event planning.
• Track and analyze relevant news media coverage.
• Conduct constituent relations via phone and email.
• Serve as a Public Information Officer for the State Emergency Response Team during states of emergency.
• Manage outreach collateral inventory and provide materials to communities as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years' experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field. A post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field may substitute for experience on a year for year basis up to three years. At least one year of job or internship experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in AP Style writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in social media management, particularly Twitter and Facebook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in design (Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and in a team to develop projects and pitch events to promote FDEM and its core values.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed during states of emergency.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Special Notes:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. FDEM appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans who serve in its workforce.

FDEM is committed to increasing the recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if they satisfy the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the position's essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at (850) 815-4177. FDEM requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida and FDEM requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including weekends and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee's position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.