Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

CSS-Inc. may have multiple openings for Communications Specialists to support NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM). The successful candidates will be responsible for the development and implementation of external and internal, proactive OCM communications. The successful candidate will work with OCM Leadership and Management Teams, other NOAA offices, and our partners to develop strategies, content, and tools that reflect the program's communication needs and priorities. The position's focus could include social media, website content maintenance, and graphic design.

All positions are contingent upon contract award to CSS.

Locations vary, but typically allow for fully remote work within a defined geographic jurisdiction.

Specific responsibilities and tasks will include :

• Manage and / or design, coordinate, and implement internal and external communications strategies and plans.
• Develop content for NOAA OCM websites, newsletters, press releases, email announcements, and handouts.
• Assist in managing social media accounts.
• Collaborate with various project teams to develop product marketing plans.
• Develop ideas and generate outreach materials for national web stories and press releases for the purpose of increasing public awareness and knowledge.
• Write and manage web content for multiple NOAA websites.
• Develop and deliver presentations on using communications tools to NOAA coastal management staff, business partners and attendees at coastal management conferences.
• Additional job duties may include social media, photography, website content maintenance, graphic design, and website analytics and usability testing.

Qualifications

At CSS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and merit-based workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.