Outreach Support Specialist - Washington, DC
About The Position
AST is hiring an Outreach Support Specialist to support its Department of State (DOS) client in Washington, DC. The specialist will provide dedicated communications support to the Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA) Front Office, working closely with and assisting the Senior Outreach and Engagement Advisor in carrying out the office’s internal and external communications priorities on behalf of the Chief Acquisition Officer. The role works under general supervision, handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. It requires moderate skill and developing proficiency within the discipline.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a similar field.
- 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in Salesforce and Canva for graphic design.
- Strong writing skills to support speechwriting, newsletters, and web content.
- Experience assisting with organizational social media management.
- Familiarity with basic engagement analytics and reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively and responsively to support the Advisor’s day-to-day communications needs.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- Experience with LinkedIn, preferably, for organizational social media management.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, plan, design, and maintain policies and materials for conveying messages.
- Write, edit, review, and oversee the release of internal communications, including intranet content, newsletters, emails and memos, webcasts, presentations, and speeches.
- Work with the marketing/external communications team to plan internal and external corporate events.
- Develop, improve, and/or implement new and existing communication avenues.
- Conduct tasks and assignments as directed.
- Handle moderately complex issues and problems, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Collaborate responsively to support the Advisor’s day-to-day communications needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Other voluntary benefits.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
