PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent works closely with the Program Manager and the Executive Director in conducting the public affairs program for the agency with responsibility for mass communications, producing election information and voter education materials, preparing and disseminating information to encourage citizen participation in the electoral process and coordinating and participating in activities related to voter outreach and community engagement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent is responsible for planning and executing information for VEOD outreach campaigns that disseminate results of successful projects in stimulating adoption of their results by State and local government and private and special interest groups. Develops written materials which transmit voter outreach and voter education program information to a diverse population. Arranges meetings with District Council Members, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, members of the clergy, school and university officials, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, local and national law enforcement agencies, and/or others. Takes part in community outreach, voter registration and voter education opportunities, programs and events to educate on the importance of registering and voting. Attends community meetings and outreach events.

Prepares and disseminates digital communications, marketing materials and web-based content. Take photographs and videos of internal and external events for uploading to the agency’s website and social media platforms. Participates in implementing systems to track and address pertinent complaints, concerns and/or issues raised. Utilizes appropriate assessment tools to evaluate effectiveness of voter outreach and education programs and activities. Develops questionnaires and surveys to obtain feedback. Collects and analyzes data to assess program effectiveness and to identify areas of improvement.

Applicant MUST have demonstrated outreach and engagement experience. Applicant also must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 7 level in the District of Columbia government service or its non-District equivalent which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position such as drafting plans, scheduling and managing meetings, participating in community outreach events and meetings, educating the public on voting rights, and developing memos, letters, and other written material to reach diverse populations, to include high school and college students, seniors, disability groups, and faith-based organizations.

Experience MUST be reflected on the submitted resume.

Work is performed in a normal office setting and involves occasional travel to meetings and work in the community to make presentations. There may be occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting and moving heavy items at the agency’s warehouse, Voting Sites and other offices within the District of Columbia.

This position requires working irregular hours, weekends, holidays and evenings during election seasons.

Promotion Potential - None.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.