Jr. Public Relations Specialist
Jr. Public Relations Specialist
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$ 80743 - 137263
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Job Description
@ ICF Next we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.
Heres your chance to join our award-winning agency ICF Next. Were changemakers a community of mission driven creatives communicators strategists and technologists. Were searching for our nextJr. Public Relations Specialist.This role requires a public affairs or strategic communications background in the public sector and will focus on communications-related activities that support a homeland security cybersecurity and infrastructure security client.
Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with planning or executing successful public affairs or program office initiatives inter- or intra-agency coordination travel or event management related activities and leadership support. Experience supporting high level government communications and operations is highly preferred. If you are passionate about building strategic communications supporting high performing clients and have the requisite prior experience wed love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic support and guidance to senior external affairs leadership on operational efficiencies and staffing at external engagement events.
- Communicate with stakeholders and partners and educate the public about the clients mission vision and goals at events or conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create external communications plans that bolster the publics understanding of cyber and infrastructure security threats.
- Serve as a trusted coordinator and assistant for office leadership and potentially agency leadership.
- Provide clients with in-office or virtual support as needed for urgent matters.
- Gather and process data as needed to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of public engagement activities.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.
- BS/BA in Marketing PR communications or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience: Assisting in the research planning and/or strategic development of public affairs programmatic or external affairs activities working with client and project team members providing operational advice and support to a senior executive and knowledge of public relations public affairs and integrated communications.
Preferred Skills and experience:
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Ability to predict and mitigate problems or conflicts.
- Strong organizational abilities and logistics skills.
- PR agency journalism corporate or government agency experience preferred.
- Self-starter with ability to independently manage tasks and handle multiple priorities.
Job Location(s):This position is based in ICFs Reston VA or Rockville MD office with a hybrid telework arrangement. The preferred candidate will reside in the DC metro area. In the event the successful candidate resides outside the National Capitol Region telework may be considered.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$80743.00 - $137263.00Reston VA (VA30)Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
