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Public Affairs Specialist (Director of Communications)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. This position is located in the Office of Communications, which manages communications & public affairs, such as media relations, brand management, social media, internal communications, crisis communications and issues management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate the day-to-day, annual, and long-term work for the communications/public affairs program, overseeing all internal and external communications plans and decisions while providing administrative and technical direction

Speak on behalf of the museum to the news media as the museum's public information officer, ensuring information provided is accurate and delivered timely

Contribute communications and marketing expertise to the development of SAWHM exhibitions, public programs, digital projects, and physical building

Develop, direct and execute the brand strategy for all collateral print and digital. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to explore marketing and outreach strategies and to develop and implement brand strategies for targeted stakeholder groups

Supervise others, planning and carrying out the full range of supervisory authorities related to assignment of work

Oversee projects working collaboratively and effectively across departments demonstrating teamwork at all levels

Serve as Technical Point of Contact on contracts, assisting contracting officer's representative to negotiate, prepare and manage service agreements

Qualification

Media relationsBrand managementCrisis communicationsSocial mediaInternal communicationsIssues managementSupervisory skillsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service

Managing communications and public affairs for a museum or a cultural institution to include media relations, brand management, social media, websites, internal communications, crisis communications and issues management