Public Relations Specialist

This position shall provide strategic communications support to the Center for Character and Leadership Development (CCLD) through the Integration Division Chief. This position will be located on-site at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is contingent upon contract award.

• Provide public relations support for the CCLD. Coordinate closely with and channel all media inquiries through the USAFA Public Affairs (PA) and Communications (CM) offices. Provide briefings and updates pertinent to CCLD, as needed.
• Draft, edit, and submit CCLD communications and publications, coordinate with CCLD senior leaders, and deliver CCLD publications and media to include newspaper and journal entries to USAFA/PA and USAFA/CM as well as other internal organizations. Provide prepared CCLD content to USAFA/CM and/or USAFA/PA for distribution to external media. Post USAFA/PA-approved content to Scholastica.
• Coordinate requests for public release clearances with both the USAFA Research Office (DFQ) and USAFA/PA.
• Ensure CCLD’s outward facing story, vision, and history are current and accurate in electronic and printed materials.
• Coordinate changes to CCLD’s external web presence with USAFA/CM, on behalf of CCLD, in accordance with Director, Deputy Director, or Division Chief inputs.
• Provide scheduled event information to USAFA/PA and/or USAFA/CM to allow event coverage for internal or external outreach.
• Develop, review, edit, and coordinate CCLD content for internal and external audiences (marketing material, videos, brochures, podcasts, scripts for events, programs) that support CCLD initiatives such as the National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS). Products will be consistent and compliant with USAFA brand guidelines.
• Support CCLD internal and external messaging, to include development and or editing of CCLD products (e.g. CCLD content for USAFA/PA review and release, subject matter brochures, scripts for CCLD-focused videos, etc.).
• Coordinate and submit requests to USAFA/CM for data regarding social media impacts (i.e., assessment reports.
• Develop a strategic communications plan for CCLD and, if or as required, for Divisions, projects, and initiatives in coordination with the content owner. Coordinate plan development with USAFA/CM.
• Capture video and photographic content, as well as product development, and ensure artifact archival.
• Support other CCLD duties as required (e.g., Outdoor Leadership Complex (OLC), NCLS, CCLD symposia and events, tour support when requested, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in publishing, strategic communications, basic statistical analysis, project management, public relations, marketing, technical quality editing (copyediting), and a familiarity with academic and military research.

ENDICTUS Benefits

(Our industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!):

• Paid time off will initially be accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period, for a total of 19 days/152 hours annually for the first two years.
• 12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday)
• Compensatory Time and Flex Time if authorized by a supervisor
• 100% covered Health insurance premium or $5,000 prorated annual stipend if opted out of the health insurance
• 100% covered Dental & Vision insurance premium
• 100% covered Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance premium
• Life Insurance (currently double your salary, up to $300K)
• Match of up to 10% of the corporate provided 401K
• Up to $1,500 for Professional Development & Certification Reimbursement (annually)
• Up to $1,500 for Technology Reimbursement (annually)
• Up to $500 for Fitness Reimbursement (annually)
• Up to $500 for Business Attire Reimbursement (annually)
• Up to $5,000 for Adoption Assistance
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Referral bonuses - $1,000 after 30 days for each employee referral that meets the qualifications and gets hired, and $2,000 after 6 months for each employee referred that is retained for more than 6 months (Unlimited)
• Up to half of the company's profit rate (~2-3.5%) or a bonus for any new business you bring in and oversee
• Employee Morale Events

EEO Commitment

ENDICTUS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Disability Accommodations Commitment

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, ENDICTUS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all by providing reasonable accommodations for the hiring process if needed due to a disability. If you have a disability that requires accommodation to the hiring process, please contact HR@endictus.com.