Community Engagement Assistant (Part Time)

Hernando County Sheriff's Office

Job Location:

Brooksville, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Community Relations

Job Summary

HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
AL NIENHUIS SHERIFF

JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT (PART TIME)
BUREAU: SHERIFFS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SUPERVISED BY: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
PAY GRADE: 06N CREATED: 11/25/2025
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT REVISED: 12/18/2025

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under the general supervision of the Public Information Officer the Community Engagement Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining positive and professional relationships between the Hernando County Sheriffs Office and residents business community leaders and visitors to Hernando County through an online and in person presence.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Content Creation responsible for creating compelling and visually appealing content for social media platforms. This includes but is not limited to text images graphics and videos.
Community Engagement responsible for monitoring and responding to social media comments direct messages and/or mentions in a manner that fosters positive and interactive online relationship.
Social Media Scheduling responsible for the development and maintenance of a social media content calendar scheduling posts at optimal times to reach the targeted audience and maximize engagement.
Social Listening responsible for monitoring social media trends new development and online activities of other law enforcement agencies in an effort to provide insights and recommendations to improve Hernando County Sheriffs Offices social media strategies.
Analytics and Reporting responsible for tracking key social medial metrics analyzing campaign performance and preparing regular reports that evaluate the effectiveness of various social medial efforts.
Brand Advocacy responsible for advocating for Hernando County Sheriffs Offices mission and values across all social media platforms maintaining consistency and professionalism in all interactions.
Event Attendance responsible for attending community meetings (Crime Watch) conducting presentations and assisting with program implementation and facilitation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Training and Experience

High school diploma GED or Equivalent.
Valid Florida drivers license.

B. Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in utilizing all major social media platforms (Facebook Instagram X formerly Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube etc.)
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creativity in content creation.
Basic knowledge of social media analytic tools to measure and track performance.
Strong understanding of social media trends algorithms and best practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to deliver community programs and presentations.
Ability to make sound decisions without hesitation.
Ability to manage time effectively.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to sit stand walk and/or present (before an audience) for long periods of time.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
Ability to operation a motor vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Junior IC

HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICEAL NIENHUIS SHERIFFJOB TITLE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT (PART TIME) BUREAU: SHERIFFS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFSUPERVISED BY: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERPAY GRADE: 06N CREATED: 11/25/2025FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT REVISED: 12/18/2025 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:U...