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

DHRM•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Office’s digital storyteller by capturing content, such as photos and videos, at official engagements to drive public visibility through social media engagement. Provides direct support to the Office by managing calendar scheduling, event logistics, constituent services, and administrative operations. Serves as staff that may be asked to escort the Chief for official engagements, which may include evenings and weekends, as well as driving responsibilities.

Requirements

Develop and deploy social media strategies that help to raise the reach of the Office’s digital footprint, including capturing content such as photos and videos, editing photos, producing short-form videos, and developing graphic designs for promotional assets.
Demonstrate experience with social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) and editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar tools) is preferred.
Capture high-quality photographs and videos at official engagements, including the timely editing and posting of images for social media usage, press release, and record-keeping purposes.
Hold a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and can transport the Chief to and from official engagements, as needed.
Serve as the body person and escort to the Chief, including working a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends.
Process and prioritize a high volume of scheduling requests, to include vetting invitations, coordinating with internal and externals stakeholders, and preparing briefing materials for meetings and official engagements.
Plan and execute events of varying size and complexity, to include managing logistics, coordinating with vendors and venues, developing guest lists, and organizing on-site operations.
Draft timely and professional correspondence in response to incoming communications from internal and external stakeholders, including 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, to include maintaining 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.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, are required.
Must successfully complete a fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia and with the Virginia General Assembly are preferred.

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.