Public Outreach & Relations Specialist

Alachua County Sheriff's Office; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office seeks a dedicated Community Outreach Specialist to plan and coordinate community events, develop partnerships, and implement outreach programs. This role supports the Government and Community Relations Manager and helps maintain open communication with the communities served by ACSO.

Responsibilities include managing event calendars, coordinating meetings, and delivering informative presentations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or better preferred.
• Majors in Public Relations, Sociology, Psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate community outreach events and calendar.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to support ACSO outreach programs.
• Schedule and implement outreach programs; coordinate with Public Information Office for timely information dissemination.
• Make speeches and presentations on behalf of the Sheriff's Office.
• Assist with coordination of outreach events and educational programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Writing and computer skills

Multitasking

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or better

Majors: Public Relations, Sociology, Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop/Creative

Job description

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office seeks a dedicated Community Outreach Specialist to plan and coordinate community events, develop partnerships, and implement outreach programs. This role supports the Government and Community Relations Manager and helps maintain open communication with the communities served by ACSO.

Responsibilities include managing event calendars, coordinating meetings, and delivering informative presentations.