On-Call Communications Specialist, Priority Communities Focus

ICF • Rome, GA

2d • Remote

About The Position

@ ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Working at ICF Next means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. If you’re seeking to make a difference in the world and to challenge yourself professionally, look no further than our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists who challenge the status quo every day. We ensure that the campaigns we develop are audience-focused, authentic and relevant. We’re currently hiring for a Communications Specialist, Priority Communities Focus who will support communications efforts focused on engaging communities that have been historically underserved, particularly Hispanic/Latino communities. Our work includes several public sectors, including health, transportation, environment, climate, energy, disaster management, and education. We are looking for a professional to manage new and existing tasks for public sector clients with an authentic lens toward Hispanic/Latino communities. Work may include supporting community engagement, development of communications plans and materials, creative campaign development support, earned and social media, and partnership engagement. This professional also will collaborate with local and remote communications teams who work on these projects. As a Communications Specialist, Priority Communities Focus, you will: Have an understanding of marketing and communications for and with Hispanic/Latino audiences. Support campaigns and projects that are designed to reach and engage Hispanic/Latino audiences Support project teams to support development, execution and evaluation of communication programs and products. Support audience-centric support for partnership programs, earned media activities, social media engagement and paid media efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising or related majors or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of directly applicable experience, preferably in a communications or PR agency setting, or 2 years plus advanced degree
• Bilingual and bicultural
• Native Spanish speaker with experience in translation, transcreation and adaptation of materials on behalf of federal, state and local governments
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of directly applicable experience
• Certification by American Translators Association (ATA) or equivalent
• Experience in supporting strategy development and executing Hispanic/Latino audiences health-related and behavior change campaigns that focus on community engagement.
• Interest in working with federal and state-level agencies.
• Knowledge of and experience authentically engaging Hispanic/Latino communities to support engagement strategies through partnerships, media and other opportunities.
• Experience writing content for a variety of channels including collateral materials, social media, websites, and other materials.
• Excellent English and Spanish verbal, written, organizational skills, and ability to interface effectively with all levels of the company and client.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and team members.

Responsibilities

• Have an understanding of marketing and communications for and with Hispanic/Latino audiences.
• Support campaigns and projects that are designed to reach and engage Hispanic/Latino audiences
• Support project teams to support development, execution and evaluation of communication programs and products.
• Support audience-centric support for partnership programs, earned media activities, social media engagement and paid media efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees