Communications Specialist I

Fairfax County Government · Fairfax, VA · 1 wk ago

MarketingFull-time

About the role

Are you a creative communicator who loves writing, social media, community engagement and bringing ideas to life? We are looking for a talented communications professional to join our award‑winning Marketing & Communications (MARCOM) team. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants hands‑on experience across a wide range of communications and public relations activities — and wants to see their work make a difference in one of the largest and most diverse communities in Virginia. If you’re looking for a communications job where you won’t be doing the same thing every day — and where your work can reach thousands of people across Fairfax County — we’d love to hear from you. Come help us connect Fairfax County! Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Helping create engaging content for social media, websites, print and digital campaigns
Assisting in writing and editing public-facing communications
Helping plan community events, ceremonies, outreach activities and special events
Engaging directly with residents and Fairfax Connector customers
Supporting photography, video and multimedia projects
Helping coordinate multilingual and inclusive community outreach
Working alongside communications, transportation and public-service professionals throughout Fairfax County
Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communication, business administration or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in communication area of specialization. Valid driver’s license required. The appointee must complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Physical Requirements: Work is generally sedentary; however, the employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items less than 25 pounds in weight. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage and to attend meetings and trainings. Ability to attend events or field visits that may require standing, riding, and exposure to weather conditions. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Selection Procedure: Panel interview and may include written exercise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Experience in multimedia content creation
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs and experience creating content with graphic design software or video editing tools
Experience in providing internal and external communications (digital, online, and social media) for government agencies
Experience working with a diverse/multicultural population
Experience in marketing transportation programs or services
Experience in social media, public relations, event coordination, community outreach or customer service
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for multimedia platforms
Experience making presentations to groups/leading public meetings

Skills