Public Affairs Program Assistant

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits :

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)