Government Analyst I
Company: Florida Department of Financial Services
Application Deadline: September 1, 2017
Description
This is a professional position that reports directly to the Communications and Outreach Manager. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, management and administration of the Division’s financial and insurance education and marketing programs, and preparing written communication and correspondence in conjunction with the Department’s Communication Office.
*Assists in the development, management and administration of comprehensive financial literacy campaigns to educate consumers about insurance and financial-related matters, including developing educational videos, tip sheets, content for online and print publications, etc., and tracks campaigns’ effectiveness. Assists in the development, management and administration of comprehensive marketing plans and campaigns to promote the Department, the Division and the services that are available to consumers, including developing content for the Department’s and Division’s website, social media accounts, outreach materials, etc.
*Develops and cultivates community and business partnerships with organizations, associations and other entities that will assist the Division in promoting its initiatives and marketing its services. Prepares written communication and correspondence at the request of the CFO and Communications Office. Assists in identifying and developing consumer protection and awareness initiatives. Evaluates effectiveness of education and outreach programs using data from consumer satisfaction surveys and audience feedback, and provides suggestions to increase effectiveness.
*Assists the Communications Manager with drafting responses, and researching and gathering data/information in response to public and media inquiries. Develops, coordinates and attends public events and forums, as requested. Represents the Department and Division at outreach and media events, as requested, which may require travel, and includes hosting Spanish educational workshops. Translates educational resources into Spanish. Distributes information on consumer awareness and protection activities to appropriate sources.
*Serves as liaison with other DFS Divisions regarding public education requests and media activities.
*Serves as a member of the DFS disaster response team and in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties in support of disaster relief efforts.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed.
Qualifications
•Three (3) or more years of educational program development, financial education/literacy outreach, community outreach, communications/journalism, public relations, marketing, or related professional work experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in program development, education, communications/journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field AND 1 or more years of the above required work experience.
•Three (3) or more years of professional experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Excel.
•Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
•Three (3) or more years of professional experience speaking, writing and translating in English and Spanish.
•Two (2) or more years of professional public speaking experience and possess the ability to present information at outreach and public/community events.
•Two (2) or more years of experience writing professional communications materials such as press releases, op-eds, media advisories and other outreach or educational materials.
How to Apply
Apply for this position on line at
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-GOVERNMENT-ANALYST-I-43000406-FL-32399/425090000/
Job Originally Posted on: Monday, August 21, 2017