DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 22010005

State of Florida; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System in Florida seeks a Director of Community Relations to lead civic outreach and communications strategy for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, with responsibility for policy development and public information.

The role includes serving as media spokesperson, preparing circuit presentations for judges and staff, and advising on communication priorities; travel between courthouses is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communication support to court programs and civic outreach initiatives.
• Develop and implement circuit presentations for judges and staff.
• Serve as media spokesperson and manage communications on social media.
• Advise on communication policy and priorities and handle public information requests.

Skills

Social media

Public relations

Communication

Public records requests

Media spokesperson

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/ Journalism/ Public Admin

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition No: 883373

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 22010005

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010005

Salary: 91,058.04

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Department

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

14250 49th St. North, Suite J1500

Clearwater, FL 33762

Employment Opportunity

Director of Community Relations

Position Number: 10005

Location: Pinellas County Justice Center

14250 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762

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

Starting Annual Salary

$91,058.04 (annual salary)

Position Description

State Benefits Packet

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.