Public Affairs Visuals & Social Media Assistant

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of Columbia Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), External Affairs Division, seeks a Communications Assistant to develop visuals and manage social media to support agency messaging and public information campaigns.

You will document events, ensure branding consistency, translate complex program information for public audiences, and provide administrative support for communications activities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphics, visual materials, and digital assets such as flyers, infographics, presentations, and multimedia elements to support agency messaging and public information campaigns.
• Assist with documenting agency events through photography or videography and ensure that all communication materials adhere to branding standards.
• Support drafting, scheduling, and managing social media content; monitor online engagement; identify opportunities to enhance digital communication outreach.
• Back up the Public Affairs Specialist by updating DFHV website content to ensure information is accurate and timely.
• Coordinate with internal divisions to gather programmatic or technical information and translate it into clear content for public audiences.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for communication activities and related projects.

Job description

The District of Columbia Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), External Affairs Division, seeks a Communications Assistant to develop visuals and manage social media to support agency messaging and public information campaigns.

You will document events, ensure branding consistency, translate complex program information for public audiences, and provide administrative support for communications activities.