Walton County Sheriff's Office - Social Media Coordinator

Job Announcement:

General Statement of Job 

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Marketing Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing marketing campaigns for the Walton County Animal Shelter. The Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the shelter manager to coordinate community events as well as maintain an online presence through the shelter’s website and social media platforms.

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Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Detailed understanding of social media platforms.
• Graphic design software knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with photography and
• Experience handling animals is preferred.
• Must be able to work with inmates and receive Inmate Work Program Training within (6) months of hire.

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Essential Job Functions 

• Create promotional and marketing materials.
• Maintain the animal shelter portion of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office website.
• Manage and maintain social media platforms.
• Coordinate community events and adoption events.
• Create compelling imagery, video, and graphics for social media content.
• Interact with and showcase animals at the shelter.
• Assist the Walton County Animal Shelter manager in working with local animal rescues.
• Design and order promotional items for the Walton County Animal Shelter.
• Coordinate with Walton County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer for the dissemination of information to the news media and the public regarding Walton County Animal Services.
• Ensure all public information and external communication is in line with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office brand.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Experience handling animals preferred.
• Hands-on experience using social media for brand awareness and engagement.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A creative thinker with a passion for creating content that inspires, educates, and entertains.
• Skill in the use of or willing to learn the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Skill in the use of or willingness to learn the use of photo/video editing and graphic design programs (Canva, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and attend to details.

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Standards to Perform Job Functions 

Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medications.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum of an 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers, etc.

Environmental Hazards:

• This job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dusts, pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to animal waste and/or bodily fluids.
• Regular exposure to animal hair and pet dander.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderate/high.

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• Walton County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Walton County Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.

Please direct questions regarding this position to work@waltonso.org