Public Affairs Associate

Summary USCIRF is actively seeking an experienced and creative Public Affairs Associate to be a key member of the Public Affairs team. The Public Affairs Associate will support USCIRF's activities as they relate primarily to the Victims List and media activities, including disseminating information through press releases, policy briefs, reports, and other publications. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Completion of a probationary period. Selectee must be able to meet/maintain suitability and security requirements. Qualifications Minimum 3 years' progressively responsible experience commensurate with duties outlined above, and including: Experience or interest in data entry and maintaining a database. Strong research skills, particularly those applied in a work setting (i.e., not only university coursework). Ability to synthesize information from various sources. Working with the media. Implementing a social media strategy and experience. Drafting and editing press releases, web content, and other communications materials. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including copy editing. Multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced setting, defining and meeting deadlines. Working with various contact management systems such as WordPress or Drupal and email distribution programs such as Meltwater, Mail Chimp, etc. Website maintenance, or the ability to learn the necessary skills quickly. Working knowledge of AP Style, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, web platforms, HTML, email clients, Google Analytics (and/or other metrics tools), and other web-related skills, including digital graphic design creation and video editing software. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and collegial demeanor. Proven experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Education Minimum of a bachelor's degree. Additional information Benefits USCIRF offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, retirement, life insurance, and medical benefits. Please visit https://www.opm.gov/ for more information on benefits. Other Information Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. Reasonable Accommodation. USCIRF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact USCIRF at [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Read more Benefits Review our benefits