OPS COMMUNICATIONS INTERN - 55990870

Requisition No: 884353

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: OPS COMMUNICATIONS INTERN - 55990870

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 55990870

Salary: $15 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

912/ PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP POSITION

CONTACT PERSON: NATALIE LOWERS

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-5211

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $15 /hour

HOURS PER WEEK: 10-15

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

In this role, you will provide support to the Communications Director and team for office operations and communications strategies, as well as work on special projects as needed. The Communications Office plays a vital role in conveying the department's story. This office is responsible for keeping the public, transportation stakeholders, the media, and staff informed about FDOT projects, initiatives, partnerships, and educational campaigns FDOT has communications staff in each district office throughout the state who work to communicate the department’s message collectively.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

Office of the Chief of Staff – Communications Office

605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee FL 32399

Hourly Rate:

$15.00 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

- Assists in planning, coordinating, and organizing various work assignments and projects.

- Assists in the preparation and distribution of external communications materials, such as social media posts, digital graphics, etc.

- Assists in the preparation and implementation of internal communications materials, such as newsletters, internal department messages from leadership, and more.

- Assists in the preparation and dissemination of general correspondence, such as emails, spreadsheets, letters, reports, presentations, and other documents.

- Provides back-up support to other members of the Communications Office as needed.

- Other related duties, as assigned.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices

Skills in:

- Skill in listening to and understanding the needs of both internal and external customers in a courteous, respectful and effective manner

- Skill in independent planning, coordinating, completing and tracking the status of assignments

- Skill in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS;

- Skill in planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.

- Skill in following oral and written instructions

- Skill in typing and using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

- Ability to collect information/data and review for accuracy and completeness

- Ability to type letters, memos, and other standard business forms using correct format

- Ability to track and monitor news stories, social media, and other external-facing platforms

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

- Ability to manage budgets and manage multiple accounts/services

- Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to the Communications Office

- Ability to prepare correspondence and reports

- Ability to work independently and make recommendations

- Ability to multi-task

- Ability to work independently and within a team setting

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

- Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide identification supporting citizenship or authority to work for the duration of program participation.

- Participants are required to comply with all statutes and rules and the

- Department’s policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Ethics.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.