Events and Communication Specialist

DNI has a current opening for an Events and Communications Specialist. This role will support our Overseas Building Operations conctract with Department of State.

Responsibilities

The Contractor shall provide key administration, operational and events management support to DoS, as well as develop and implement strategy and content for outreach campaigns and manage social media engagement. The Contractor shall also provide general office support for a variety of administrative tasks.

Develop and implement strategic communications plans for individual DoS partnerships and initiatives and develop content for the office’s broader outreach and communications.

Design, edit, and create content for one-pagers, toolkits, and distribution lists to inform Department staff and engage external stakeholders.

Conduct social media engagement to advance communications plan(s), establishes engagement targets, and tracks and reports analytics to management

Develop communication plans for major events and policy announcements, advising the Senior Official/Communications Director on the best course of action on issues related to private sector engagement and partnerships.

Manage all aspects of meeting, workshop and other convening administration and facilitation.

Adhere to the Department of State’s Branding Guidelines.

Provide logistical support for onsite and offsite (domestic or international) meetings, workshops, and other convenings.

Design, edit, format, print, prepare, assemble, and distribute relevant documents, marketing collateral, folders, and presentations.

Supply full range of audiovisual services to support in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and convenings.

Draft media notes, social media posts, and other content public communication.

Carry out special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of related work experience OR a master’s degree

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.

Experience in an office environment, preferably within the U.S. government.

Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work well with senior officials, staff, and interns.

Strong organizations skills, a customer service orientation and excellent execution and follow through skills.

Knowledge of U.S. society, foreign relations, and world events.

Knowledge of the media environment as well as the principles and techniques of journalism.

Ability to understand trends in public and media attitudes.

Experience using qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of programs.

Strong graphic design, and photo and video editing skills.

Experience developing and implementing social media campaigns.

Experience developing remarks, social media and other messaging products.

Experience with events management.

Experience using virtual meeting platforms, i.e. Zoom, Teams, WebEx.