Communications Specialist

Job Description

Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Do you enjoy developing or designing outreach materials? Do you have experience supporting stakeholder engagement efforts for federal government programs?

Avid Core is seeking a Communications Specialist with strong communications and project management experience to support a federal government client in Washington D.C. Were looking for a detailed oriented, organized person interested in supporting a federal law enforcement agency.

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, working from a home location and client location with the expectation of attending meetingsat the Avid Core office or client site in Washington D.C.as required.

To Apply:

Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting.

Salary Range:

$55,000-$85,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

Support the client in developing and maintaining partnership with key stakeholders such as federal agencies and land managers, Tribal governments, nongovernmental organizations, state agencies, local municipalities, landowners, among others

Design and implement comprehensive outreach and stakeholder engagement strategies in support of the real estate and environmental planning phases of large infrastructure projects

Create and distribute consultation outreach materials to gather input from interested stakeholders for large infrastructure projects

Develop informational graphics, images, and presentations

Maintain website content using Drupal

Plan, organize, and execute outreach and stakeholder engagement events including webinars, community meetings, among others

Manage logistics, coordinate with vendors as needed

Produce clear and digestible content for various channels including letters, emails, newsletters, websites, and other print materials.

Maintain consistent messaging and adapt materials to adhere to federal agency branding guidelines.

Prepare regular reports on outreach activities, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.

Facilitate communication and coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with external stakeholders is consistent

Attend stakeholder meetings, draft after action reports, and track action items as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

Three (3)+ years of communications, outreach, and/or stakeholder engagement experience supporting the federal government

Strong ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint)

Exceptional editing and data analysis skills to ensure deliverables submitted to the client for final approval are error-free

Experience with WebEx, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms

Ability to obtain a public trust security clearance

Were looking for someone who is:

Interested in working with federal law enforcement

Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks

Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment

Able to manage and follow up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps

Fun and energetic

Top Secret/Secret clearance desired

Education:

Bachelors degree, preferably in communications, marketing, graphic design or similar field

Benefits:

Comprehensive employer paid health insurancefor employee

Vision, dental and short-term and long-term disability

401K with employer match (after six months of employment)

Federal and non-federal paid holidays

Flexible paid time off policy

Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance

An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment with a fun team

Location:

This is a hybrid position. The candidate must be able to commute to the client location to the Avid Core office or client site in Washington D.C. Up to 25% of travel may be required.

Candidates will be provided with a computer, however, must have steady internet connection anda phone.

Accommodations:

Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area.

We provide effective professional services and communications support

to public and private sector clients.

Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.

Full-time

Hybrid remote