Communications Specialist

H & R Computer Consulting Services, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

NOAA - National Ocean Service (NOS) is seeking a Communications Specialist to support messaging for U.S. national mapping and charting programs.

You will collaborate with NOS and NOAA communications professionals to shape content across web, social media, and stakeholder outreach. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year working with federal agency policies or Congressional engagement, plus strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum one year of experience with federal agency policies or Congressional engagement.
• Strong written and oral communications and ability to interpret technical materials.

Responsibilities

• Support messaging for NOS/NOAA communications.
• Publish content on web and social platforms.
• Attend meetings with NOS stakeholders and offices.

Skills

Strong written and oral communications

Interpreting technical materials

Web analytics familiarity

WordPress familiarity

Google collaboration tools

InDesign

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

InDesign

WordPress

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Title - Communications Specialist

Client: NOAA - National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS)

Location: NOAA Headquarters, Silver Spring, MD (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) has a robust communications portfolio that includes personal interactions with partners (domestic and international), social media, web, internal employee outreach, and more. This opportunity will allow candidates to work closely with senior NOS and NOAA communications specialists in shaping the messaging for U.S. national mapping and charting programs. The candidate will gain experience in federal processes, publish content on growing platforms, identify topics for content creation, use creativity to convey information and support the nation's maritime economy.

Communications Specialist

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience working with federal agency policies or Congressional engagement.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communications, analysis and interpersonal skills.
• Requires the ability to understand and interpret technical materials and convey to different audiences.
• Experience with Google collaborative tools, MS Word, and PowerPoint, InDesign, as well as familiarity with website development, social media apps, and web and social media analytics.
• Familiarity with web content tools (e.g., WordPress, GoogleSites) to manage online content.
• Designing and executing communication plans to meet organizational goals.
• Analyzing situations and developing proactive, creative, and engaging communication strategies.
• Responding quickly to changing circumstances and crises.
• Attend standing meetings with NOS, Customer Affairs Branch, and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.