COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Palm Beach County's Planning, Zoning & Building Department is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team to assist in a public relations/administrative capacity. This role will assist with developing and executing engaging communication materials that effectively share the mission, services, and initiatives with the community. This includes: Drafting press releases, newsletters, and other written content; designing and transforming presentations into compelling visual formats; and creating flyers, brochures, and graphics for both print and digital use. This position will also assist with enhancing visual and written content for the Division's website and social media platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding. The ideal candidate will be skilled in writing, editing, and graphic design, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content.

Qualifications Associate's Degree in Public/Media Relations, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or closely related field; minimum of one (1) year of office experience related to public/media relations, marketing, or professional/business-level social media.

Equivalencies

Bachelor's Degree in Public/Media Relations, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or closely related field

Unrelated Associate's Degree and two (2) years of related experience

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and three (3) years of related experience.

Preference Working with Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva (must specify on application). Also desirable: Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole).

Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

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