Staff Aide – Communications and Policy (Administrative Aide)

Fairfax, VA (Unknown)

$55K/yr – $80K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own district communications and policy support to translate complex issues into clear, constituent-facing updates; coordinates outreach, media, and events while building community relationships and ensuring responsive service.

  • Portfolio ownership: manage communications for Health and Human Services, Libraries, and related land use matters, plus event support.
  • Audience engagement: grow social channels, draft newsletters, briefs, and policy materials, and liaise with residents, community groups, county departments, and state/federal agencies.
  • Operations and governance: supervise staff at events, provide notary services, attend stakeholder meetings, and summarize board matters for the supervisor.

Job Description

Own district communications and policy support to translate complex issues into clear, constituent-facing updates; coordinates outreach, media, and events while building community relationships and ensuring responsive service.

  • Portfolio ownership: manage communications for Health and Human Services, Libraries, and related land use matters, plus event support.
  • Audience engagement: grow social channels, draft newsletters, briefs, and policy materials, and liaise with residents, community groups, county departments, and state/federal agencies.
  • Operations and governance: supervise staff at events, provide notary services, attend stakeholder meetings, and summarize board matters for the supervisor.
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