Communications Specialist – RP Pro Services
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RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a rapidly growing government consulting firm headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. We’re an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that exclusively enables the missions of U.S. Federal agencies through superior mission support and technology integration. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. “People, not just Resources” is more than our motto; it’s the foundation on which we are built! At RP, we take pride in who we are and what we deliver.RP is seeking a Communications Specialist that will support the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in the Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships Hub (LFT). The Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships Hub (LFT) facilitates consistent engagement and deeper partnerships between USAID and strategic partners who together advance the Agency’s objective of self-reliance. As a communication specialist, you will be responsible for communication, knowledge and event management, and administrative support. In this role, the communication specialist will need to help to produce and update marketing collateral for the CDP using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and create and execute communications strategies for major milestones.The Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) integrates technical expertise with values-driven, cross-cutting priorities and modern approaches to the way USAID performs its work. It provides client-centered technical services to USAID’s missions worldwide, supports programming to innovate, learn and address emerging issues, and provides technical leadership within the Agency and externally to enhance development impact.This role will require 10% international travel to two to three international field visits annually. This is a remote position based in Washington DC.Responsibilities:Solicit newsletter content from internal staff and external partners monthly, make and coordinate edits, incorporate it into a template, and disseminate the final products to internal and external audiencesManage the newsletter distribution list, adding new subscribers and continuing to grow the distribution listTrack key newsletter and social media metrics, and compile reports with recommendations based on performanceProduce and update marketing collateral for the CDP, using, for example, Adobe InDesign and PhotoshopOversee all internal and external web content, and coordinate updates with staff and the DDI webmasterCreate and execute communications strategies for major milestones, such as Cooperative MonthCoordinates with communications teams across the Agency to identify and create new communications opportunities for the CDPDesigns and develops knowledge products for the Agency and the larger development communityMaintains and updates CDP Knowledge Management portal with relevant resources, such as research, studies, evaluations, and toolsSupports the content development and facilitation of quarterly learning webinars for implementing partners and Agency contactsTracks and monitors international cooperative development conferences, events, and trainingLead marketing and provide technical support for recurring and one-off events, including virtual webinars, brown bags, and conferencesDraft internal communications, such as action memoranda, scheduling proposals, and meeting and event forms, and manage their clearancePrepares weekly briefs on high-level activities for the LFT Hub meetingsSupports clearance processes for administrative approvals for the CDPMaintains and updates the project directory, including implementing partners, and key interagency partnersProvides logistical support for event planning and international travelParticipate in two to three international field visits annually to learn more about CDP activities and better support CDP’s global communicationsProvide guidance to implementing and local partners on USAID’s Marking and Branding StrategyProduce trip reports and other relevant communications products as needed.others duties as assignedExperience:
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in communications, international relations, and/or relevant fieldAt least three years of experience in communications, content management, graphic design, and/or journalismExceptional written and oral communication skillsStrong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to work with a broad range of colleaguesExperience working with Constant Contact or similar electronic newsletter platformsProficient in the Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Adobe InDesign and Adobe PhotoshopExperience managing social media accounts, including drafting and posting content, tracking metrics, and more, particularly for Twitter and/or FacebookFamiliarity with the field of international developmentImpeccable customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skillsAbility to multitask, prioritize as necessary, meet short deadlines, and approach work with a sense of urgency, follow-through, and flexibilityProficiency in Google G Suite and Microsoft Office SuiteThe ability to work for any US employer without requiring sponsorship4% retirement match with 100% vestingCompany paid STD and LTDCompany paid basic life insuranceCompetitive PTO packageRP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.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.Membership Process Coordinator, Austin, TX - TX
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