Grants Communications Specialist

Hillsborough College; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College is seeking a communications assistant to support administration in planning, design, development and management of various communication projects. The role involves planning special internal/external communications initiatives and supporting grant/program deliverables.

Responsibilities include developing newsletters, writing press releases, updating the college websites and social platforms, and coordinating parent engagement events.

Qualifications

• Requires at least an Associate's degree or 60 undergraduate college hours and at least two years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit and distribute regular newsletters to FLATE stakeholders.
• Produce regular articles for other organization newsletters.
• Write and distribute press releases for FLATE projects, events and activities.
• Maintain NEWS area of website and Facebook.
• Keep press database and contacts up to date.
• Lead special media, press and news projects.

Skills

Newsletter

Press releases

Website updates

Event coordination

Education

Associate's degree or 60 college hours

Tools

SSIS

Conscious Discipline

Job description

Compensation Range: $20.35 - $31.87 Position Summary: Hiring compensation range: $20.35 - $22.38 hourly depending on qualifications.

Job Summary: The position is responsible for providing assistance and support to administration in the planning, design, development and management of various communication projects and initiatives. Participates in planning of special projects related to internal and/or external communications.

Job Duties

• Develop, edit and distribute regular newsletter to FLATE stakeholders.
• Produce regular articles for other organization newsletters.
• Write and distribute press releases for FLATE projects, events and activities.
• Keep NEWS area of website and Facebook up to date.
• Maintain press database and maintain contacts.
• Lead special media, press and/or news special projects.
• Interface with the webmaster to keep the FLATE and Made in Florida sites current and fresh.
• Performs other similar and related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications The position requires at least at least an Associate's degree or a two-year College equivalent (at least 60 undergraduate semester hours) and at least two years of prior-related work experience.

Supplemental Information

The position is responsible for providing assistance and support to grant administration and program deliverables and initiatives. Participates in training and community projects related to early childhood QEES program. This is a position delivers in-person supports to EC programs throughout Hillsborough County. Participates fully in the QEES in implementing the ELM & CALM programs, development process, data collection, recruitment, and program support. Participate in the coordination of parent engagement events. Develops Family Focus parent programming that meets the needs of the grant program and the individual needs of the centers and families they serve. Provides ongoing support, mentoring and assistance to early childhood providers and families participating in the program Provides coaching and child support to preschool-age children in classrooms to improve the child's social-emotional skills Conducts pre- and post-assessments using approved tools. Serves as a resource for identifying appropriate instructional strategies and needs of all children ages birth to 5 years. Conducts classroom social emotional lessons using research-based instructional strategies. Assists with room arrangement, activity making, lesson design, and parent event planning. Organizes and participates in feedback sessions, team group meetings, family events, and all in-services training. Conducts observations and administers assessment using Conscious Discipline Progress Assessment, SSIS, Pre/post survey

Closing Date

Closing Date: October 27, 2026.

Applications must be submitted by October 26, 2026, at 11:59pm.

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim. Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission. The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting. Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

Founded in 1968, HC is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida's State College System, serving more than 42,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform. HC offers more than 200 academic options including the associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses. The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.