Administrative Coordinator - Strategic Engagement

About the Role

We’re hiring a full-time Administrative Coordinator who enjoys planning and implementing communications campaigns. This role requires a public affairs/public relations background and experience supporting communications campaigns that enhance awareness, action, or understanding of a specific topic. Experience with Information Technology, particularly cybersecurity, is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to recurring daily, weekly, and monthly campaign activities, including:
  • Managing campaign mailboxes
  • Coordinating logistics for partner calls and meetings
  • Capturing and distributing minutes from internal planning and external partner meetings
  • Producing quarterly reports for campaign activities
  • Supporting partner recruitment activities
• Track and organize Correspondence and Task Tracking (CATT), approvals, and records related to media relations, stakeholder outreach, and leadership briefings.
• Develop and execute communications strategies and associated products (tool kits, releases, blogs, social media content, infographics, and events) to advance and promote cybersecurity actions aligned with relevant observed months and days, such as:
  • National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October)
  • Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month (November)
  • Internet Safety Month (June)
  • Safer Internet Day (February)
  • Data Privacy Day (January)
  • Seasonal opportunities (Cyber Monday, New Year’s resolutions, etc.)

Requirements

• Currently holds, or is able to obtain, DHS Fitness Determination.
• BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one (1+) year of demonstrated experience:
  • Providing administrative or operational support in a communications, public affairs, or external affairs environment, including calendar coordination, meeting logistics, document preparation, and Correspondence and Task Tracking (CATT).
  • Working with client and project team members.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous DHS experience.
• PR agency, corporate, or government agency experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Experience working on critical projects and assignments as part of a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Location

This position will provide onsite client support at the client office in Arlington, VA.

Pay

The pay range for this full-time position is $60,967.00 - $103,643.00 in Arlington, VA.