Admin Aide to the Mayor/BCC

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions:

This job classification provides broad administrative support to the County Mayor / Commissioner. An incumbent in this position performs a variety of duties requiring working knowledge of County departments and operations. Duties include researching rules, regulations and policies for the Mayor or Commissioners. Work is performed with considerable independence and little direct supervision.

This position also supports strategic communications, public information efforts, and digital engagement, including content development for social media, website updates, and public messaging on behalf of the Mayor/Commissioner.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

• Serves as a confidential administrative aide to the County Mayor/Commissioner.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries or refers the caller to the appropriate county department or staff member.
• Plans, coordinates and completes a variety of complex administrative duties including research and report writing.
• Establishes and maintains files and records of inquiries, questions and comments from the public.
• Receives and reviews incoming mail; composes and signs routine correspondence for the Mayor or Commissioner.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems, research materials and other information on county operations for the Mayor or Commissioner's use in public speaking, press releases and other official business.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County staff who serve as research or information sources.
• Develops, drafts and schedules content for official social media platforms to promote initiatives, events, and public information.
• Creates and distributes marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, press releases and digital campaigns.
• Coordinates with departments to gather content and ensure consistent messaging across communication channels.
• Monitors social media accounts and public feedback; escalates issues and responds to inquiries as appropriate.
• Maintains and updates website content and other digital platforms.
• Assists in planning and promoting public events, community outreach efforts and campaigns.
• Assists other Mayor or Commissioner staff members with projects when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of administrative support / secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience.

Preferences:

Experience managing social media accounts for a public agency, organization or elected official.

Familiarity with digital marketing tools (e.g., social media scheduling platforms, basic analytics).

Knowledge of public information practices and media relations.

Basic graphic design or content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe tools) preferred.

Strong understanding of audience engagement and public messaging.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Open Date: 04/28/2026
Close Date:

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 208 - From $27.61 to $35.90
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

201 S. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando, FL 32802

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.