Communications Coordinator (Public Safety)

Collier County; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County seeks a skilled communications professional to provide public information and media production support across departments. You will work in the Communications, Government and Public Affairs Division, coordinating strategies and ensuring transparent information dissemination.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience (or 4 additional years without a degree) and will undergo fingerprinting as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional and technical support for the County’s public information and communication initiatives.
• Serves as advisor/consultant to County managers, Department Heads, Directors, and employees regarding assigned public information programs and services.
• Synchronizes communications efforts with the County’s strategic plan and long-range goals.
• Assists with program budget development, including revenue tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Assists legislative staff to ensure agency awareness of new state and federal mandates.
• Recommends and monitors performance metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Recommends and participates in development of Department/Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communication

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Provides professional and technical support for the County’s public information and communication initiatives. Individuals working in this role may be assigned to the Communications, Government and Public Affairs Division, or in support of an assigned Department or Division. Work includes coordination of operational programs to support organizational objectives, including strategic communication, media relations and multimedia production to enhance the County’s public presence and ensure transparent information dissemination. Assignments may include performing functions across multiple media fields such as photography, print, radio, public relations, audio and video production, broadcasting, and/or audio/visual conferencing; positions in this class may specialize in one or more of these fields.

• Serves as an advisor/consultant to County managers, Department Heads, Directors, and employees regarding assigned public information programs and services.
• Synchronizes communications efforts with the County’s overarching strategic plan and long-range goals.
• Assists with program budget development, including revenue tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Assists legislative staff to ensure agency awareness of new state and federal mandates.
• Recommends and monitors performance metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of Department/Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.