Public Relations and Communications Specialist

LAUKOA; New London, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Public Relations and Communications Specialist to support government public‑engagement efforts. The role involves creating and refining communications materials for the National Coast Guard Museum project and coordinating with Government Public Affairs on content release.

Responsibilities include drafting press materials, coordinating with USCG personnel, and analyzing outreach results. A bachelor’s in communications plus 3–5 years PR experience is preferred; on‑site work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of full-time professional public relations or media-relations experience.
• Mastery of AP Style and ability to produce polished written and visual communications.
• Experience with formal approval, review, and release controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop draft communications plans, media materials, digital content, graphics, and outreach products for Government review and approval.
• Implement approved communication plans for rotating exhibits, lectures, and community events.
• Maintain media-contact information and draft press releases, media kits, and interview-preparation materials.
• Draft content for websites, blogs, social channels, and digital campaigns; publish only when authorized.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs personnel, incorporate feedback, and preserve approval records.

Skills

AP Style

Media relations

Written communications

Education

Bachelor degree in communications

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

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Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Openings: 1 full-time position | Location: New London, Connecticut (on-site)

Position Summary

The Public Relations and Communications Specialist develops draft communications plans, media materials, digital content, graphics, and outreach products for Government review and approval. The role supports the National Coast Guard Museum public-engagement mission but does not independently release information, publish official content, or speak on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Implement Government-approved communication and outreach plans for rotating exhibits, lectures, and community events.

Maintain media-contact information and draft press releases, media kits, interview-preparation materials, and draft responses for Government Public Affairs review.

Draft and design proposed content for approved websites, blogs, social channels, and digital campaigns; schedule or publish only when specifically authorized.

Coordinate draft materials with USCG Public Affairs personnel, incorporate review comments, and preserve approval records before release.

Track media mentions, web traffic, public engagement, and campaign results; prepare regular outreach-analytics reports for museum leadership.

Receive or route media inquiries and maintain appropriate logs without serving as an official USCG spokesperson unless specifically authorized in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related discipline.
• Three to five years of full-time professional public relations or media-relations experience.
• Mastery of AP Style and experience creating polished written and visual communications products.
• Demonstrated ability to work within formal approval, review, and release controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Communications support for cultural nonprofits, museums, military-history institutions, DoD, DHS, or comparable public-sector organizations.
• Familiarity with Coast Guard terminology, history, and operational missions.
• Digital-design, web-content, social-content, analytics, and earned-media reporting experience.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.