Junior PIO Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Junior PIO Specialist Full Time Broward County, FL, US 10 days ago Requisition ID: 1171 Position Title: Junior PIO Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time / In-House Division: Florida Department of Transportation District 4 – Communications Office Employer: Quest Corporation of America, Inc. Quest Corporation of America, Florida’s leading transportation communications firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Public Information Office (PIO) Specialist to support the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 Communications Office in an embedded, full-time capacity. Reporting directly to the FDOT District Communications Manager, this position plays an important role in supporting public communication efforts, customer engagement, virtual public meetings, social media communications, and operational activities that help deliver transportation information to communities throughout District 4. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with exceptional organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced public sector environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and public engagement support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a communications support resource for FDOT District 4 by responding to customer inquiries and providing information regarding transportation projects and programs. Coordinate and support scheduling of virtual public meetings using webinar and online meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams and similar technologies. Maintain communication assets including photo libraries and project communication materials. Assist with publishing public meeting notices on agency websites and social media platforms. Draft and develop social media content and visual communication materials. Research and curate transportation related news and media coverage. Support mailing list development, correspondence distribution, and administrative communications functions. Assist Communications leadership with outreach initiatives and special assignments supporting District priorities. Maintain professional interactions with stakeholders, internal teams, and the public. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum two (2) years of education and/or experience in: Communications - Marketing - Journalism - Public Relations - Public Information High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant post-secondary education preferred. Strong writing, editing, grammar, and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to remain professional and effective under pressure. TECHNICAL SKILLS Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams, webinar platforms, and virtual meeting technologies SharePoint and collaboration tools Social media platforms and content publishing tools Photo editing and PDF editing software Video recording and editing software/equipment Digital communications tools and online publishing platforms PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience supporting public agencies or government communications Experience coordinating public meetings and stakeholder communications Knowledge of social media content development and visual communications Experience managing communication assets and media resources Familiarity with transportation or infrastructure communications is a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT Full-time embedded position supporting FDOT District 4 Communications Office In-person assignment based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Professional office environment Collaborative team setting supporting District communications initiatives Standard schedule: 40 hours per week LOCATION FDOT DISTRICT 4 - 3400 W. COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309. JOIN QUEST AND BECOME PART OF A TEAM COMMITTED TO DELIVERING CLEAR, TIMELY, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNICATION THAT HELPS CONNECT COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTS TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVES ACROSS SOUTHEAST FLORIDA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest-Corporation-of-America,-Inc