Job Description
Join Miami-Dade County's urgent government hiring initiative! We're seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to shape community narratives and drive civic engagement. Enjoy unparalleled benefits including comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. This is your chance to serve the public while enjoying career stability and competitive compensation in one of America's most vibrant cities.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic communication plans for county initiatives and public programs
- Manage media relations including press releases, press conferences, and interviews
- Create compelling content across digital platforms and traditional channels
- Coordinate community outreach events and stakeholder engagement programs
- Monitor public sentiment and provide actionable insights to leadership
- Crisis communications management and emergency response coordination
- Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure consistent messaging
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of government/public sector communications experience
- Proven ability to manage media relations and crisis communications
- Expertise in digital content creation and social media strategy
- Strong writing skills with portfolio of published materials
- Valid Florida driver's license (required for field work)
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for events