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University of Florida

Public Relations Specialist I

🇺🇸 St. Johns, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Communications

🗓️ July 9th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Public Relations Specialist I to lead public-facing engagement and promotional efforts at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. The role involves developing and executing strategic communications, outreach programming, and marketing campaigns to increase the lab’s visibility, foster community engagement, and connect the public with its scientific mission.

Highlights

  • Lead community engagement initiatives by organizing events, social gatherings, and recognition campaigns to build internal culture and connect new community members.
  • Develop and manage public-facing programs such as monthly tours, open houses, and school outreach to amplify the lab’s research visibility.
  • Create and manage digital communications, including social media content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn to enhance Whitney’s online presence.
  • Support content development for branded outreach materials and produce a Research Content Kit for consistent communication.
  • Coordinate media relations and stakeholder communications for seminars, open houses, board of trustees events, and recruitment activities.
  • Required qualifications: master’s degree in a related field, or bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred skills include experience in science communication or nonprofit outreach, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, and social media management.
  • Experience with AP style writing, multi-channel content strategy, and project management is preferred.
  • Compensation is commensurate with education, skills, and experience; includes comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
  • Works closely with the Education Department, scientists, staff, and the board of trustees to support and publicize key events and initiatives.

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