Strategic Public Affairs & Community Relations Lead

U.S. Pacific Fleet; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support community relations, official visits, and external communication. You will handle news releases, feature articles, and reporting for military and internal Navy channels.

You will coordinate protocols and assist in emergency public affairs operations as required. The role requires federal employment readiness, Selective Service registration, and ability to travel for CONUS/OCONUS duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing community relations or public information programs.
• Ability to coordinate protocol, visits, and official events with stakeholders.
• Experience with media relations, reporting, and information dissemination.

Responsibilities

• You will develop, update, and implement community relations plans that build external support and encourage community involvement with the Shipyard.
• You will collaborate with elected officials, government agencies, civic organizations, Navy commands, and other services to strengthen external communication.
• You will plan and execute command protocol and official visit programs, including itineraries, briefings, tours, transportation, security access, and escort coordination.
• You will support Emergency Command Center public affairs operations during drills and actual emergencies and fulfill required training responsibilities.
• You will represent the Shipyard Commander at local organization meetings, present command positions, and report relevant information to command leadership.
• You will write news releases, feature articles, and photo-captioned stories for military, civilian Navy, and internal communication platforms.
• You will compile reports, maintain public affairs and community relations activity databases, and prepare official correspondence and memoranda.

Skills

Community relations planning

Public information

Protocol

Official visit programs

Media relations

Event management

Job description

U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to support community relations, official visits, and external communication. You will handle news releases, feature articles, and reporting for military and internal Navy channels.

You will coordinate protocols and assist in emergency public affairs operations as required. The role requires federal employment readiness, Selective Service registration, and ability to travel for CONUS/OCONUS duties.