Communications Coordinator Blind Services

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR -  (BLIND SERVICES)

Date:
Jan 21, 2026

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Requisition No: 867210

Agency:
Department of Education

Working Title:

Communications Coordinator -  (Blind Services)

Position Number:

Salary: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 Annually

Division:
Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services, Deputy Director’s Office

Position Title:

Communications Coordinator

Salary Range: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 Annually

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY. This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

This is a Government Operations Consultant II (Communications Coordinator) position located in the Division of Blind Services, State Office. This position often requires complex communications, administrative and consultative work. It provides direct support to the External Affairs Coordinator within the Division Director7s Office and may support the Director and/or Deputy Director as a policy resource in addition to regular duties.

• Creates the Division’s monthly newsletter and materials beneficial to Division employees, DBS clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Reviews and edits public information documents and publications, and manages content for the Division’s webpage, intranet, social media, and related channels.
• Develops and coordinates the Division’s Communication Plan and Annual Report.
• Recognizes and communicates appreciation for employers of blind and visually impaired individuals, and for Division employees and volunteers.
• Prepares responses to inquiries from news media, the public, and the Legislature for review and approval by the Chief of External Affairs and the Division Director.
• Develops strategies to improve internal and external communications and provides recommendations to leadership.
• Acts as the point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating responses with appropriate agency personnel.
• Serves as a backup to the legislative point person and assists with monitoring and tracking relevant legislation, sometimes outside regular hours.
• Supports and tracks the Division’s involvement in local community activities and recommends opportunities and resources to support events.
• Assists with developing partnerships to enhance educational, training, employment, and community support opportunities for clients.
• Maintains productive relationships with stakeholder groups to improve responsiveness to client needs.
• Represents the Division at professional and advocacy events as assigned.
• Identifies outreach and promotional opportunities to increase statewide visibility.
• Organizes community events to raise awareness and engage stakeholders under Division leadership.
• Performs other duties and special projects, including updates to Division policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Knowledge of data compilation, organization, and analysis.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to apply applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload and develop various reports.
• Ability to manage people and formulate policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to plan, organize, and direct programs or activities.

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight time frames, balance multiple priorities, and maintain goal-directed performance, even under stress. The incumbent should interact courteously with others, and attendance is an essential function.

Performs other duties as requested. Some travel is required.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluations, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism, or administrative work; or
• Four years of professional experience in related fields. Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.

• Three to five years of experience in related fields.
• Experience supporting high-level positions within an organization (Executive Director, Director, Deputy Director, Program Administrator, etc.).

The Division of Blind Services mission is to ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success, in partnership with others. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at . The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace and requires background screenings as applicable.