Kearns & West’s Washington, DC Office has an immediate opening for a communications specialist to support a federal government agency.

Kearns & West is a national collaborative problem solving, dispute resolution, and strategic communications firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Sacramento/Davis, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, CA, and Portland, OR. We provide a spectrum of services including project management; outreach and engagement; process and meeting design, conflict resolution including mediation; collaborative decision making; internal and external communications planning; meeting facilitation; and strategic planning.

Communications Specialist Position

Responsibilities

• Develop effective internal and external communication strategies
• Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
• Draft content for internal and external materials
• Assist with implementing a range of communications tactics including media outreach, event and meeting planning and execution, social media strategy and execution, and direct outreach  

Requirements

• Experience executing communications strategies
• Experience in copywriting and editing
• Experience with public involvement for environmental planning is desired
• Basic understanding of project management principles
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
• Proficient command of English
• BS/BA in public relations, communications or relevant field

This mid-level position involves multiple responsibilities and roles including: timely monthly reporting and time keeping and establishing and maintaining client and partner relationships.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Committed to client satisfaction
• Highly organized and prepared to contribute to team organization
• Adaptable and flexible
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• An effective and reliable communicator
• Able to effectively translate complex technical content for non-technical audiences
• Comfortable with taking direction and able to take the initiative as needed
• Able to reliably set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines
• Comfortable learning on the job and adopting to new technologies

This position will require regular presence in at the client site/office in Washington, DC office and may require some travel (local, regional, national).

IMMEDIATE HIRE: This is an immediate, full-time hire to support a federal government client.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Demonstrated understanding of federal government processes and protocols. Ability to pass a background investigation and secure a secret clearance.  

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Strong candidates will have three to five years of relevant employment or equivalent experience and will hold an active security clearance. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is desired.

TO APPLY: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to personnel@kearnswest.com. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.