AddressJob Announcement
Works within the office of Fairfax County Dranesville District Supervisor James. N. Bierman. This Staff Aide is expected to be a self-starter whose duties include:
- Create content for weekly newsletter and social media channels with oversight by the Communications Manager.
- Maintain Dranesville District website.
- Create graphics for use by office staff.
- Track social media and press mentions.
- Manage office’s homeowner association contact list.
- Initiate and manage various community engagement events throughout the district.
- Provide constituent services on various issues as needed and serve as the liaison to county departments and state/federal agencies.
- Assist with drafting of press releases, talking points, and board matters.
- Draft policy memos, letters, and constituent mail.
- Attend stakeholder meetings as needed (mix of virtual and in-person meetings).
TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your education, experience, and availability to dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov and include "Staff Aide" in the subject line.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience in communications, public relations, political science, constituent services, event production, or similar line of work.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as organizational and research skills.
- Confidence in dealing with members of the public and ability to interact proactively with constituents.
- Ability to multitask under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent workplace software
- Experience with graphics software including, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
- Experience with newsletter software including, Constant Contact, Govdelivery, Mailchimp
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Experience in political settings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will require use of a vehicle to attend events outside of the office; may require lifting up to 20 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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