Press Secretary

About The Organization:

At Florida Housing Finance Corporation, we are passionate about helping Floridians find a place to call home. In 40 years, we have welcomed home more than 2,000,000 families. Our vision is to be recognized as an outstanding provider of innovative, measurable, data-driven, and fiscally sustainable solutions for affordable housing in our state. Do you share our values and want to make an impact? At Florida Housing, your work will help provide safe and affordable housing opportunities to our Florida families. 

Job Description:

Florida Housing Finance Corporation is recruiting for an individual with professional work experience to join our team as a Press Secretary. The preferred candidate is a self-starter with experience managing a corporation’s socialmedia presence.

This position works directly with the Managing Director of External Affairs, other senior managers, Legislative Affairs Director, and staff to respond to media inquiries; acts as contract manager for the public relations contracts; and manages all aspects of public relations, marketing, and communications for the Corporation. 

Position Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited collegeor university, majoringin one of the following areas: communications, public relations, marketing, English, journalism, or a related field; minimum of three(3) years of experience in public relationsand/or marketing with a publicrelations firm, non-profit/for-profit organization, or state agency.
• The ability to understand the Corporation and simplify complex housing and financial issues into user-friendly content for the public.
• Ability to speak effectively and make presentations before an audience.
• Ability to draft press releases and communicate effectively to reporters, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write routine reportsand correspondence. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a team environment.

Salary and Benefits:

Anticipated hiring salary is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Florida Housing provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, and other miscellaneous programs. Paid vacation, sick and personal leave; 11 paid holidays; and 401/457 retirement accounts.

Criminal History Check:

A criminal history record check will be conducted on the selected applicant.

Apply:

To apply for the Press Secretary position, please visit our recruitment site at www.floridahousing.org to complete an application and upload your resume.