DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 22010005

State-of-Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System in Clearwater, FL seeks a Director of Community Relations to lead civic outreach and communications strategy. You will advise on policy, support court programs, and serve as a media spokesperson, including social media, across the circuit.

The role requires developing presentations for judges and staff, with travel between courthouse locations and strong written and oral communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in English, journalism, legal studies, public or business administration plus 5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop and implement public information strategies.
• Ability to travel between courthouse locations as needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and media relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to local courts legislative and civic outreach programs.
• Develop communication policy and priorities for court programs, activities, and initiatives.
• Provide strategic communication support and counsel; act as media spokesperson including social media.
• Develop and implement circuit presentations for judges and court staff.

Skills

Social media

Public communications

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Discretion & confidentiality

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, legal studies, public or business administration

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 22010005

Date: Sep 9, 2026

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Requisition No:883373

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 22010005

14250 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

Position Description

This position is responsible for providing professional support to the local courts legislative and civic outreach programs. The position is responsible for developing communication policy, and priorities; providing strategic communication support to court programs, activities, and initiatives; providing communication counsel; serving as media spokesperson to include communications on social media for the circuit. The position develops and implements circuit presentations for the judges and court staff. Work is performed under the supervision of the Trial Courts Administrator.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in English, journalism, legal studies, public or business administration and five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Facebook and social media platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in maintaining effective working relationships with State Courts System staff relevant to communication and execution of public information.
• Ability to manage and handle all forms of public communications and be the main contact for all Public Records requests.
• Ability to travel between courthouse locations to meet duties required for the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including creating and delivering formal presentations to the public.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Power Point and similar word processing computer systems.

ADA Accommodation

If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Location: CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.