What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Affairs Program Assistant position at Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques, LLC?
About Us:
Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority owned, CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S government agencies and organizations.
About the Position:
TJFACT is seeking to hire a well-qualified Public Affairs Program Assistant to join our team to support our DOS INL/SCO client in Washington DC.
The Public Affairs Program Assistant will work within the PAPD team to execute public affairs and public diplomacy functions for the INL Bureau. The Program Assistant will draft documents (including public statements, briefing papers, talking points, scenarios for media engagements, press guidance, answers to media questions, social media content, and presentations).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports program activities; assists in coordinating the implementation of projects within a portfolio, including communication strategies for specific media campaigns.
- Responsible for coordinating the drafting and clearances of documents through the Department, and will communicate regularly with bureau, department, interagency, and overseas colleagues so that information can be disseminated publicly in a timely manner.
- Aids in drafting documents, including public statements, briefing papers, talking points, scenarios for media engagements, press guidance, answers to media questions, social media content, and presentations.
- Manages program files and records; tracks reports; monitors media engagements and press interests.
- Research materials as required to compile information, reports, and statistical information regarding the supported program.
- Supports officials in coordinating policy issues relating to portfolio.
- Coordinates throughout the Department and communicates regularly with interagency colleagues and overseas missions regarding the public dissemination of information or announcements.
- Assist with publicizing bureau and department messaging through social media and traditional media outlets.
- Aid in evaluating program effectiveness, including social media and other media efforts.
- Aids in office outreach projects by conducting logistical support.
- Performs administrative duties when required.
- Assists with monitoring and updating information on the Bureau’s public website.
- May assist with social media duties related to publicizing bureau and department messaging to domestic and overseas audiences and evaluating the impact of such messaging.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in relevant field
- Demonstrated ability to work on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines
- Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication, sufficient to draft action and info memos, congressional testimony, press guidance and congressional and general correspondence
- Knowledge of international narcotics and law enforcement issues
- Active security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience coordinating press guidance, responses to traditional or social media inquiries, or input for speeches and other speaking engagements
- Demonstrated experience drafting written public affairs and/or marketing materials regarding an organization’s programs, policies, and goals
- Demonstrated experience monitoring trends and account metrics on social media platforms, and executing social media outreach
- Demonstrated experience working on time-sensitive projects requiring collaboration among multiple individuals
- Demonstrated experience working with interagency counterparts
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401-K plus match
- Paid Vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life
TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.
