Communications Specialist

Job Title : Communications Specialist

Location : Vienna VA USA

Experience

• Significant experience in developing communications plans, particularly in the social services sector.
• Working experience with ACF, HHS, or other Federal health agencies is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in working with youth-related programs and understanding of homelessness issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and plans.
• Cultivate external relationships to increase the visibility of the Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth.
• Regularly update key messages/talking points and ensure consistent availability of approved communication tools.
• Create and manage press releases, reports, briefing materials, blog articles, and social media content.
• Lead the development of physical and digital media packets, including fact sheets and statistical information.
• Manage social media platforms, monitor, measure, and report social media activities and trends.
• Engage with external partners through comments and sharing of resources.
• Design and develop digital and print graphics and marketing materials.
• Provide responses to public inquiries and submit monthly reports on communications and results.
• Facilitate staff participation in governance meetings and working sessions.
• Identify the need for operations teams resulting from changes or updates.
• Coordinate tasks across the entire scope of work and identify dependencies and risks.
• Provide corrective action plans if performance deviates and ensure effective resolution.
• Participate in program management meetings and prepare necessary documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Federal health agencies: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vienna, VA 22180 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vienna, VA 22180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person