Special Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer (Social Media Manager)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

4d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Office’s digital storyteller, capturing content such as photos and videos at official engagements to drive public visibility through social media engagement. The role provides direct support to the Office by managing calendar scheduling, event logistics, constituent services, and administrative operations. The Special Assistant may also be asked to escort the Chief for official engagements, which may include evenings and weekends, and may involve driving responsibilities.

Requirements

• Develop and deploy social media strategies to raise the reach of the Office’s digital footprint.
• Capture content such as photos and videos.
• Edit photos.
• Produce short-form videos.
• Develop graphic designs for promotional assets.
• Demonstrate experience with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.).
• Capture high-quality photographs and videos at official engagements.
• Edit and post images for social media usage, press release, and record-keeping purposes.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Transport the Chief to and from official engagements, as needed.
• Serve as the body person and escort to the Chief.
• Process and prioritize a high volume of scheduling requests.
• Vet invitations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings and official engagements.
• Plan and execute events of varying size and complexity.
• Manage logistics.
• Coordinate with vendors and venues.
• Develop guest lists.
• Organize on-site operations.
• Draft timely and professional correspondence in response to incoming communications from internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to voicemails, general mailboxes, and constituent records via the CRM system.
• Work with informational technology professionals to maintain the Office’s website.
• Handle sensitive and privileged information with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Maintain the trust of the Chief and other staff across the Office of the Governor and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Experience interacting with government executives, elected officials, and political appointees.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook for calendar management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar tools).
• Familiarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Familiarity with the Virginia General Assembly.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Office’s digital footprint by capturing content at official engagements for social media usage and record-keeping purposes.
• Provides driving support for staff and may be asked to escort the Chief at official engagements, which may include evening and weekend events.
• Prepares briefing materials for the Chief to ensure preparedness for official engagements.
• Manages the Chief’s calendar, including processing scheduling requests, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing constituent services, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinates events from ideation to execution, including planning logistics and providing on-site support.
• Manages written communications on behalf of the Office, to include monitoring voicemails, triaging the general mailbox, and tracking constituent correspondence in the constituent relationship management (CRM) system.
• Supports the documenting of official engagement, include outreach activities, to inform strategic planning and reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed