Communications Specialist

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.

The role is contingent upon CSS winning the contract, please note it can take several months before we know whether this role will be filled.

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

• Bachelor's or master's degree in public relations, communications, or related field.


• 3-6+ years of relevant professional experience.


• Excellent writing, editing, communication and collaboration skills.


• Ability to understand, apply, and communicate best practices.


• Demonstrated skills and experience with the software needed to execute day-to-day tasks, e.g., Google Workspace, MS Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and communication tasks and approaches, e.g., InDesign, WordPress, required.


• Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics, and website content maintenance, analytics, and usability testing.


• Knowledge of NOAA programs and operations, coastal science, or coastal management preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to work on several projects simultaneously, to shift priorities as needed, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced, team environment.


• Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.


• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.

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.