Jr. Public Relations Specialist
About The Position
ICF Next is seeking a Jr. Public Relations Specialist with a public affairs or strategic communications background in the public sector. This role will focus on communications-related activities supporting a homeland security, cybersecurity, and infrastructure security client. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting clients with planning or executing public affairs or program office initiatives, inter- or intra-agency coordination, travel or event management, and leadership support. Experience supporting high-level government communications and operations is highly preferred. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.
- BS/BA in Marketing, PR, communications or related field.
- Minimum of five (5+) years of demonstrated experience: Assisting in the research, planning, and/or strategic development of public affairs, programmatic, or external affairs activities, working with client and project team members, providing operational advice and support to a senior executive, and knowledge of public relations, public affairs and integrated communications.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Ability to predict and mitigate problems or conflicts.
- Strong organizational abilities and logistics skills.
- PR agency, journalism, corporate or government agency experience preferred.
- Self-starter, with ability to independently manage tasks and handle multiple priorities.
- Experience supporting high level government communications and operations is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic support and guidance to senior external affairs leadership on operational efficiencies and staffing at external engagement events.
- Communicate with stakeholders and partners and educate the public about the client’s mission, vision, and goals at events or conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create external communications plans that bolster the public’s understanding of cyber and infrastructure security threats.
- Serve as a trusted coordinator and assistant for office leadership and potentially agency leadership.
- Provide clients with in-office or virtual support, as needed, for urgent matters.
- Gather and process data, as needed, to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of public engagement activities.
Benefits
- ICF offers a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
