Communications Specialist
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging communications professional to grow rapidly alongside a senior communications and stakeholder engagement expert supporting a senior leader at the U.S. Department of Energy. The right candidate will gain broad exposure to the full spectrum of government communications work — from frontline communications strategy and product advancement to cross-office coordination — all in a fast-moving, high-visibility environment. The Communications Specialist supporting the Department of Energy will be responsible for: Shadowing the senior communications consultant in meetings, absorbing best practices and contributing where directed Tracking and managing assignments, action items, and deadlines on behalf of the senior consultant Maintaining and proactively updating status tracking spreadsheets for communications products and more with precision and consistency, to keep the efforts of multiple offices moving forward Supporting a wide variety of communications products, including written materials, briefings, and coordination documents Drafting and helping to review and coordinate emails, newsletter content, social media, and other communications products for higher-level approvals and distribution Serving as a liaison and point of contact across multiple offices under the DOE leader’s portfolio Adapting quickly to shifting priorities and managing competing tasks in a dynamic environment
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience. Alternatively, must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience
- Must be based in the Eastern time zone. Location in Washington, DC-area a plus
- U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English
- Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)
- Prior exposure to communications, public affairs, or a related field (government or adjacent experience a plus)
- Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy in tracking, writing, and adherence to existing processes is non-negotiable
- Resilience and composure; the ability to work effectively on the fly when priorities and deadlines shift
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clean, professional content and correspondence for internal and external audiences
- Organizational skills and a proactive, team-centered mindset; the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with government policy a plus
Responsibilities
- Shadowing the senior communications consultant in meetings, absorbing best practices and contributing where directed
- Tracking and managing assignments, action items, and deadlines on behalf of the senior consultant
- Maintaining and proactively updating status tracking spreadsheets for communications products and more with precision and consistency, to keep the efforts of multiple offices moving forward
- Supporting a wide variety of communications products, including written materials, briefings, and coordination documents
- Drafting and helping to review and coordinate emails, newsletter content, social media, and other communications products for higher-level approvals and distribution
- Serving as a liaison and point of contact across multiple offices under the DOE leader’s portfolio
- Adapting quickly to shifting priorities and managing competing tasks in a dynamic environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Eleven federal holidays and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
