OPS COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON - 40090041

Requisition No: 864739 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: OPS COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON - 40090041

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40090041 

Salary:  $18.00-22.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2025 

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JOB TYPE:    OPS

POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida 

OPS Communications Liaison

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists with  the Division of Economic Development’s Communications Coordinators and is responsible for assistance with writing, editing, and distributing the Division’s press releases, statements, correspondences, etc., and meeting the appropriate deadlines with division staff and the Office of Communications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and under minimum supervision.
• Possess the technical knowledge, as well as the verbal and writing skills needed to effectively communicate with Division staff and clients in a timely manner.
• Ability to conduct effective research and prepare information for dissemination. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and to effectively handle multiple tasks. 
• Must have good communication and excellent writing and proofreading skills. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs. 
• Knowledge of State of Florida administrative and public records procedures

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum: The selected candidate may require travel up to 25% percent.

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or Marketing, or 1-2 years of experience in writing, marketing, journaling, or communications

Pay: $18-$22/hr 

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

The Work You Will Do:

You will be responsible for assisting with the marketing and advertising of the Division of Economic Development’s various programs and events, an essential part of providing resources to businesses throughout Florida.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will make a difference for Florida and Floridians by attracting small and large businesses, promoting the Division’s commitment to job creation and business development, and raise awareness for Florida’s pro-business climate.

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Highly skilled, professional environment

* Career Growth      

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

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.