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Parks Recreation & Natural Resources

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Are you passionate about Graphic Design? The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (PRNR) is looking for a talented Communications Associate I to join their team! This is an entry-level communications associate position supporting the seven divisions of PRNR. The position is an integral part of the PRNR Outreach Team and assists with the department’s day-to-day and long-range print communications strategies for the department. Under the direction of the PRNR Marketing and Outreach Supervisor, this position is responsible for the design and content for a variety of projects, including print deliverables (flyers, brochures, guides, booklets, posters, signage). The position will have a focus on supporting the design and production of kiosks for various parks. The position follows department and county government procedures, policies, directives, and guidance; and ensures actions are aligned with the county’s vision, mission, and goals. The position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in each task and/or assigned project, whether for internal and/or external use. Apply today to make a difference in the community!About the Position

In this role, you will...

+ Design production of communications materials

+ Operate a Windows-based computer using Adobe Creative Suites (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to design, lay out, produce, illustrate, and generate print-ready and web-ready files.

+ Responsible for taking projects from initial concept stage through completion, including, but not limited to, gathering pertinent information, initial design, proofing, and final production.

+ Manage the established creative process for creating kiosk and community board content.

+ Creates PRNR materials, including capital campaigns, signature event deliverables, annual reports, kiosks, and signage.

+ Collaborate with the GIS department and Division staff to create accurate maps.

+ Maintain PRNR’s style manual, resources guide, and templates.

+ Attend project meetings with fellow PRNR staff to discuss requests, brainstorm, and plan work.

+ Monitor and track the production of projects to ensure proper and timely completion.

+ Manage and maintain graphic files, including photos, in the design archive.

+ Assists with creating and implementing design concepts and content for a variety of PRNR materials, including signature event deliverables, kiosks, and signage.

+ As directed, tracks the progress of PRNR Outreach projects.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

+ Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

+ As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

+ An associate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations, Mass Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Illustration, or related.

+ Significant related experience in Public Communications or related fields may be substituted for educational requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Certifications in web development, maintenance, and social media are preferred.

+ Proficient in written and verbal communications.

+ Effective troubleshooting and web maintenance, experienced in interpersonal skills, and adept at project coordination.

+ Social media applications expertise (Facebook and Loomly),

+ Skilled Adobe Creative Suite user (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).

+ Customer Service experience.

+ Ability to effectively work independently and as a team member, and strong prioritization ability.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $25.70/hour

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.