Responsibilities

• The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) has a robust communications portfolio that includes personal interactions with partners (domestic and international), social media, web, internal employee outreach, and more.
• This opportunity will allow candidates to work closely with senior NOS and NOAA communications specialists in shaping the messaging for U.S. national mapping and charting programs.
• The candidate will gain experience in federal processes, publish content on growing platforms, identify topics for content creation, use creativity to convey information and support the nation’s maritime economy.
• Communications Specialist:
• Attend standing meetings with NOS, Customer Affairs Branch, and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Years of Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience working with federal agency policies or Congressional engagement.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Strong written and oral communications, analysis and interpersonal skills.
• Requires the ability to understand and interpret technical materials and convey to different audiences.
• Experience with Google collaborative tools, MS Word, and PowerPoint, InDesign, as well as familiarity with website development, social media apps, and web and social media analytics.
• Familiarity with web content tools (e.g., WordPress, GoogleSites) to manage online content.
• Designing and executing communication plans to meet organizational goals.
• Analyzing situations and developing proactive, creative, and engaging communication strategies.
• Responding quickly to changing circumstances and crises.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance