Requisition No: 867211 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: Outreach Coordinator- 48007122 (Blind Services) Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 48007122 Salary: $36,317.26 to $39,948.99 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Education Division of Blind Services Bureau of Client Services & Program Support Location: Braille & Talking Books Library/Daytona Beach (Volusia County) Position Title: Outreach Coordinator Volunteer Services Center Specialist (Career Service) Salary Range: $36,317.26 to $39,948.99 Annually
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Application Information: Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency • Any position held by a Florida University • All periods of employment from high school graduation • All periods of current or prior unemployment • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for* • Any Education • Any Volunteer Experience
*Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed - you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
Hiring Information and Requirements:
The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. If claiming Veteran's Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.
If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.
NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
OFFICE CONTACT
Alice Radford, HR Liaison Phone: (386) 239-6090
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position serves as the Outreach Coordinator for the Division of Blind Services' Braille and Talking Books Library, located in Daytona Beach, Florida. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing outreach activities to promote library services to underrepresented populations across the State of Florida.
The role involves collaborating with internal teams and external organizations, scheduling and conducting presentations, maintaining outreach calendars, preparing promotional materials, and ensuring adequate supplies for events.
The Outreach Coordinator develops and monitors community outreach plans, collects and analyzes data to evaluate effectiveness, and provides regular reports to leadership.
Additional responsibilities include leading facility tours, supporting library operations, and performing other assigned duties to enhance awareness and engagement with the Division of Blind Services.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:
• Works collaboratively with the Career, Technology, and Training Center (CTTC) campus staff, DBS District Offices, and community organizations in their outreach efforts to reach special and/or underrepresented populations. • Works collaboratively with the State Office External Affairs Team to ensure library outreach materials are current, accurately branded, and aligned with approved materials and signage requirements. • Schedules and conducts presentations and demonstrations on library services (virtually or in-person) to potentially eligible populations. • Maintains calendar outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities. • Organizes and prepares packets and brochures for publicity informational tables at local events for the purpose of signing up new patrons for the Braille and Talking Books Library. • Maintains adequate supplies of brochures, outreach supplies, and outreach promotional items for future events. • Identifies, develops, and utilizes opportunities to promote the library through multiple outreach methods, including on-site visits, telephone outreach, mail-outs, websites, email communications, and virtual meetings to build awareness of the Division of Blind Services to increase its impact across the State of Florida. • Updates the Chief of the Braille and Talking Books Library on the outreach schedule and meets regularly to determine best practices. • Develops, implements, and monitors community outreach plans with measurable objectives and outcomes. • Collects, analyzes, and reports outreach data to evaluate program effectiveness and provides a monthly summary report to the Chief of the Braille and Talking Books Library documenting outreach sources and results. • Leads and facilitates tours of the library facility and campus and provides interpretation services to support library operations as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal. Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions. Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of others. Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction. Ability to gather, analyze, and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to attend events and conduct public speaking (sometimes outside of the standard work schedule). Ability to set up and coordinate a variety of events both indoors and outdoors. Ability to manage time effectively. Skilled in community outreach and public speaking. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, including the ability to read, write, and speak fluently. Ability to travel and work outside the standard work schedule, including nights and weekends. Proficient in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Ability to develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with community partners and providers. Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES
Performs other duties as requested. Some travel is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A high school diploma or its equivalent. One to three years of communications, outreach or marketing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with: • An associates degree from an accredited college or university. • A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university. • One (1) to three (3) years of communications, outreach or marketing experience.
DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT
The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.
The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.
The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library.
The Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.
FLDOE: Division of Blind Services Working for the State of Florida has Benefits!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
LEAVE INFORMATION
(CS) Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on