Communications Specialist I

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej03), VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a creative communicator who loves writing, social media, community engagement and bringing ideas to life? We are looking for a talented communications professional to join our award-winning Marketing & Communications (MARCOM) team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants hands-on experience across a wide range of communications and public relations activities — and wants to see their work make a difference in one of the largest and most diverse communities in Virginia. If you’re looking for a communications job where you won’t be doing the same thing every day — and where your work can reach thousands of people across Fairfax County — we’d love to hear from you. Come help us connect Fairfax County!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, business administration or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in communication area of specialization.
• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal background check and driving record check

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multimedia content creation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs and experience creating content with graphic design software or video editing tools.
• Experience in providing internal and external communications (digital, online, and social media) for government agencies.
• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural population.
• Experience in marketing transportation programs or services.
• Experience in social media, public relations, event coordination, community outreach or customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for multimedia platforms.
• Experience making presentations to groups/leading public meetings.
• Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Helping create engaging content for social media, websites, print and digital campaigns
• Assisting in writing and editing public-facing communications
• Helping plan community events, ceremonies, outreach activities and special events
• Engaging directly with residents and Fairfax Connector customers
• Supporting photography, video and multimedia projects
• Helping coordinate multilingual and inclusive community outreach
• Working alongside communications, transportation and public-service professionals throughout Fairfax County
• Performing other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level