Senior Communications Officer
- Employer
- Sparks Group
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Closing date
- Dec 1, 2021
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- Industry
- Other
- Function
- Designer, Graphic Designer and Artist, Marketing and Public Relations
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
We're looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join public serving, non-profit enterprise in Alexandria, VA. This will be a Contract role, but has the potential to turn into something more permanent. As a Senior Communications Officer, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: design and implementation of public information campaigns; public relations and media relations; community outreach and partnership development; design and dissemination of print and electronic materials; and ensuring identity and brand are maintained in support of the mission.
The ideal candidate should have strong writing, proofreading, copy-editing, oral communication and interpersonal skills. Expertise in synthesizing complex material into manageable messaging; demonstrated ability to develop and employ impactful story ideas. Demonstrated ability to complete significant levels of work both independently and within a team environment. Skill in operating desktop publishing software; thorough knowledge of multi-media communication and graphic production techniques.
Senior Communications Officer Responsibilities:
- Plans and executes creative communication, marketing and social media strategies and campaigns to advance the mission and vision.
- Designs and disseminates multi-platform print, electronic and media materials to communicate information about programs, projects, events, initiatives and services (e.g. website, social media, newsletter, press releases, brochures, fliers, calendars, digital displays, etc.).
- Develops operational work plans, policies and objectives for the Communications Department and its staff; supervises, coaches, trains and evaluates Communications Assistant performance.
- Manages, develops and posts website and social media content; collaborates with staff to effectively promote programs, services and signature events.
- Attends and photographs events, evaluates marketing and outreach outcomes, monitors and enhances community engagement.
- Assists Director and Administrative staff with internal and external emergency communications.
- Handles all media relations work; prepares materials for use in presentations to the public, including talking points, brochures, speeches, images, video scripts, templates and presentations for use by the Director, staff, and Board.
- Coordinates public relations and outreach efforts.
- Manages within a budget, working occasionally with outside printers, vendors and consultants.
- Researches and maintains an awareness of communication, marketing and media relations techniques, technology and trends; identifies and recommends improvements.
Senior Communications Officer Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public administration, government or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
- Familiarity with multiple communications technology platforms (i.e. desktop publishing, graphic design, photo and video editing, HTML, CSS, calendar scheduling, web design and analytics, online survey tools, etc.).
- Ability to work with both Mac and Windows based software applications.
- Prior public sector experience is a plus, but is not required.
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Qualified candidates should send their resume AND call Sparks Group for additional details. Please note, resume must include a valid email address in order to be considered. We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search, and your potential career path with Sparks Group!
Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
Company
Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.
Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.
Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.
- Website
- http://www.sparksgroupinc.com/
- Telephone
- 3012792300
- Location
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700 King Farm Blvd.
Suite 100
Rockville
MD
20850-5736
US
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