Outreach Support Specialist - Washington, DC

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AST is hiring an Outreach Support Specialist to support its Department of State client in Washington, DC. The role provides dedicated communications support to the Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA) Front Office and works closely with the Senior Outreach and Engagement Advisor to carry out internal and external communications priorities on behalf of the Chief Acquisition Officer. The specialist researches, develops, plans, designs, and maintains communications policies and materials. The role requires moderate skills and developing proficiency, and work is performed under general supervision. The specialist handles moderately complex issues and refers more complex matters to higher-level staff.

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.
Ability to work collaboratively and responsively.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
Experience assisting with organizational social media management, preferably LinkedIn.
Familiarity with basic engagement analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, plan, design, and maintain policies and materials for conveying messages.
Write, edit, review, and oversee release of internal communications, including intranet content, newsletters, emails and memos, webcasts, presentations, and speeches.
Work with the marketing and external communications team to plan internal and external corporate events.
Develop, improve, and implement new and existing communications avenues.
Carry out tasks and assignments as directed and support the Advisor’s day-to-day communications needs.
Refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.