USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Communications & Outreach Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $157K/yr
4+ years expThe Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is seeking a Communications and Outreach Specialist to lead and manage all aspects of AOC University’s internal and external communications. The role involves building partnerships, developing communication strategies, and supporting training and development initiatives.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Builds partnerships with colleges and universities, vocational institutions and programs, community-based partners, government agencies and training vendors to leverage external partners’ Subject Matter Expertise, professional development offerings, and/or experiential learning and training opportunities for AOC staff
Serves as the primary advisor for all AOC University internal and external communications. Develops or adapts communications and outreach strategies as needed to account for newly emerging business priorities and needs
Consults with senior management on program goals related to networking and partnership. Maintains current knowledge of training and development opportunities available within the university
Assesses the relevance and quality of potentially new and currently existing partners to meet AOC workforce training and development needs
Formalizes relationships with partners by creating a shared vision and agreement that are beneficial to both AOC University and the partner
Collaborates with the Office of the General Counsel, the Chief Administrative Officer and Human Capital Management Division, Office and Jurisdiction leadership, and other agency stakeholders to develop and execute partnership agreements, as relevant
Stays abreast of AOC organizations’ current and future workforce training and development needs through networking with key agency leaders and stakeholders, and reviewing training needs assessment data to ascertain the need for new or continuing partnerships
Provides authoritative recommendations to AOC University senior management on communications related to training, learning, and employee development
Plans, designs and executes a program to inform and educate the agency’s workforce about AOC’s training activities, opportunities and accomplishments
Assesses short- and long-term communication needs for AOC University
Designs, develops and implements an internal marketing and communication strategy for AOC University. Serves as an internal expert and technical resource in assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating new or novel communication strategies for dissemination of training information between employees, leaders, Offices and Jurisdictions through a variety of print, Web-based and audio-visual media outlets
Designs, develops and implements internal learning and development marketing initiatives for AOC’s diverse workforce to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate relevant training and development programs and opportunities
Develops and oversees the quality of content for the agency’s internal-facing training webpages and sites
Supports the development of visual materials and messaging, including infographics, for AOC training courses to facilitate concise and effective communication of learning objectives
Evaluates communication effectiveness and implements changes for improvement
Delivers clear, effective communications and takes responsibility for understanding others
Collaborates with other members of AOC University to support various functions for AOC University. Develops and coordinates training and development opportunities for employees across AOC in specific and general skill sets to support AOC University's mission
Develops a wide variety of in-person and online curricula and programs based on feedback from supervisors, leadership, and employees and results from training needs assessments
Briefs AOC University and AOC leadership and staff as needed on partnership outreach, marketing and communication strategy and progress
Supports the transfer of knowledge and retention of institutional memory by creating, facilitating and/or supporting cross-organizational and cross-agency networking and/or development opportunities among staff
Assists with the development and maintenance of records and files of training communication and outreach content for institutional memory and quick staff access
Conducts background studies and collects necessary data relevant to training projects and plans programs or strategies to meet intended needs
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
You must be able to pass a drug test
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements
You must meet the definition of specialized experience
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position
Candidates for the GS-12 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service
Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience networking with representatives from educational and professional programs to establish long-term partnerships; Experience advising on internal and external communications for a major organization; Experience liaising with community partners such as vocational schools, trade organizations, universities, community colleges, and/or local, state, and federal agencies; Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing initiatives and creating promotional materials across a variety of mediums, especially for learning and/or human resource development programs; Experience developing and creating original marketing materials for a variety of print, web-based, and audio-visual outlets
Applicants must meet a minimum of 3 of the above specialized experience
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service
Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience networking with representatives from educational and professional programs to establish long-term partnerships; Demonstrated experience advising on internal and external communications for a major organization; Experience liaising with community partners such as vocational schools, trade organizations, universities, community colleges, and/or local, state, and federal agencies; Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing initiatives and creating promotional materials across a variety of mediums, especially for learning and/or human resource development programs; Demonstrated experience developing and creating original marketing materials for a variety of print, web-based, and audio-visual outlets; Experience assessing marketing needs and selecting the best methods of communication internally and externally
Applicants must meet a minimum of 4 of the above specialized experience
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans
Retirement system with investment options
Paid holidays
Paid sick and annual (vacation) leave
Life insurance
Incentive systems
Subsidized transportation
Training and development opportunities
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees the opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
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