Location: Avon Park, FL
Category: Professional
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Thu Jul 23 2026
Job Description:
Full-time, year-round position to coordinate and manage internal communications and the activities of Institutional Communications/Community Relations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in the production of internal promotional materials including all college publicity such as news releases, brochures, graduation program, annual reports, etc.
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Ensures continual sourcing of and generation of articles for the press.
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Updates and posts articles to the Daily Connection and the College website.
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Disseminates information to employees to ensure awareness of pertinent information including making information known to concerned faculty and staff.
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Coordinates and maintains special projects, e.g. creating and maintaining the Retiree Hall of Fame.
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Assists in the photography and videography needs for regular and special events using office camera equipment or smartphone applications.
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Uses social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, X, and YouTube, to disseminate information.
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Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
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Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Educational: Bachelor degree or higher from an institutionally accredited organization in the area of marketing, public relations, journalism, or communications required.
Experiential: Minimum three (3) years of experience working in public relations and/or marketing activities required. Experience in event planning experience required.
Other: Computer literacy skills required. Excellent oral, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.
Additional Information:
Classification: Professional Staff, Level II
Reports To: Director, Institutional Communications
Posting Date: July 23, 2026
Starting Annual Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
Application deadline: August 6, 2026
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
Applicants with disabilities who need assistance in the application or hiring process should contact: Human Resources, 863-784-7132, or send written request to:
South Florida State College
ATTN: Director, Human Resources
EA/EO & ADA Officer
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
