Communications Specialist

About the role

CSS-Inc. may have multiple openings for Communications Specialists to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM).

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or design, coordinate, and implement internal and external communications strategies and plans.
• Develop content for NOAA OCM websites, newsletters, press releases, email announcements, and handouts.
• Aid in managing social media accounts.
• Collaborate with various project teams to develop product marketing plans.
• Develop ideas and generate outreach materials for national web stories and press releases for the purpose of increasing public awareness and knowledge.
• Write and manage web content for multiple NOAA websites.
• Develop and deliver presentations on using communications tools to NOAA coastal management staff, business partners, and attendees at coastal management conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in public relations, communications, or related field.
• 3-6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to understand, apply, and communicate best practices.
• Demonstrated skills and experience with the software needed to execute day-to-day tasks, e.g., Google Workspace, MS Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and communication tasks and approaches, e.g., InDesign, WordPress, required.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics, and website content maintenance, analytics, and usability testing.
• Knowledge of NOAA programs and operations, coastal science, or coastal management preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously, to shift priorities as needed, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.