Communications Strategist & Event Coordination - Temp job - NASA

MORI Associates is looking for a talented, reliable, deadline-driven Communications Strategist to join our team supporting NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This position requires a communication strategist/public affairs representative for NASA’s STEM initiatives. 

This position is onsite full time at Johnson Space Center. Responsibilities for this job include the following:

Communication Strategy/Outreach and Engagement Tasks

• Temporary support for NASA and outreach events and special projects for a minimum of 2 months (May 26-July 31). Candidate must be available for a virtual event the week of June 8th - 12th and an on-site event the week of July 12th- 17^th.
• Support communication and outreach efforts that align with NASA OSTEM engagement initiatives
• Participate or lead planning meetings, respond to questions and update the project management of scheduled task items. Set up and run internal meetings to coordinate needs
• POC for SMEs to provide guidance and feedback regarding events, mission, or outreach support
• Develop event plans and work with a variety of teams to provide support from conception to completion such as collecting content for messaging (email campaigns, website, agenda, pre-event information, graphics, flyers, tours, venue logistics, post event follow-up)
• Provide on-site support during events and serve as a facilitator during various activities
• Create lessons learned document post event
• Manage the logistics for the on-site OSTEM activities and other tasks as required to enable a professional presence at each event or conference. Follow up with event or mission POC(s) on items related to task work.
• Develop presentations, talking points, event guides
• Establish working groups for larger projects (as needed)
• Write articles highlighting events
• Relay status of all engagement or public affairs efforts and provide event feedback to NASA POCs 
• Identify opportunities for stakeholders to engage with OSTEM on educational activities

Requirements:
BA/BS Journalism, Multimedia, Communications, or related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications (including event coordination) preferred but not required.
• Must be able to write to a range of audiences and creatively explain complex technical ideas in an approachable, compelling way.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with editing and familiarity with AP style are desired.
• Flexibility to travel depending on mission and client requirements.

Due to the nature of the confidential government work involved, US citizenship is required.

Salary Range: $72k to $80k Based on experience and assessment of capabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.