Community Relation Specialist with Security Clearance

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Job description

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Community Relation Specialist to support a customer out of Camp Smith, Hawai'i . DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan community outreach efforts and communication engagement activities within INDOPACOM, across the components and with the government of the State of Hawaii in support of the INDOPACOM commander's objectives. Required to attend meetings and planning sessions that are classified up to the Secret level and have ability to access classified, secure networks. Develop and maintain a process across all components to track complaints against the military and community inquiries related to the military. Tracking shall be conducted daily and shall include component-level and installation-level community relations programs and shall be submitted on a monthly basis as a Microsoft office format via email to J0PAC leadership. Develop a calendar of community engagement activities that includes Neighborhood boards, civic organization meetings, Military Affairs Council events, and relevant state boards and commissions across the state of Hawaii. The calendar shall include component level community engagement efforts provided by installation Community Plans Liaison Officers. Submitted calendar on a monthly basis as a Microsoft office format via email to J0PAC leadership. Maintain relationships and open lines of communication with the Hawaii State Legislature, track bills, educate components on testimony procedures, encourage component engagement, and draft testimony for laws or policies that support the military communities, military families or are related to military land use. The tracker shall be submitted on a monthly basis as a Microsoft office format via email to J0PAC leadership. Develop and deliver to J0PAC, an INDOPACOM Community Outreach Site Picture via Excel, or similar software, depicting where INDOPACOM directorates and components have community-focused programs or outreach initiatives. J0PAC will use this product to determine via a gap analysis what else should be programmed for community relations activities. Provide TPs for media read-ahead books to support the commander's or senior leader community relations engagements in accordance with the commander's travel schedule within 7 days of the travel or community event via word document to J0PAC leadership, expected frequency twice monthly. Develop and deliver to J0PAC, a civic engagement strategy for INDOPACOM leadership to engage with elected officials, civic leaders and special interest groups for outreach events. Attend community board meetings and civic meetings such as the Military Affairs Council meetings, Hawaii Business Roundtable, Native Hawaiian groups and organizations in person, on a monthly basis to improve information sharing and facilitate better understanding of military activities within the state. During all meetings and engagements and specifically when engaged with external to INDOPACOM entities, will clearly represent him/herself as a Contractor and not as an official representative of the U.S. Government. Provide summaries of the events and ensure follow-up actions are documented and provided to J0PAC via email within 1 day of attending the meeting. Develop and deliver to J0PAC, a training program designed to increase understanding of the Hawaiian culture and history for personnel assigned to INDOPACOM and the Service components. The training program shall include reviewing, providing guidance, and approving Hawaiian Cultural briefings in a PowerPoint format to be used during installation newcomer orientations. The training plan shall be submitted on as a Microsoft office format via email to J0PAC leadership. Weekly produce content for INDOPACOM social media platforms via J0PAC Google Docs social media approval process to highlight community outreach efforts, amplify outreach initiatives and recognize significant Hawaiian events that may affect civic engagement. Daily, write and edit news and feature stories in Microsoft Word and in accordance with Associated Press style guide for publication on the INDOPACOM website and social media platforms. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Completed or ongoing courses or educational study in one or more of these areas is preferred; preferably with 5-7 years of work experience in public affairs/relations, journalism, communications, history, political science, or international affairs. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to develop broad, organization-wide community relations strategies that support identified communication goals, needs, and objectives. Experience with Hawaiian community activities and outreach techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Experience with developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Hawaii government and State Legislators. Knowledge of the Hawaii State legislature process, its members, tracking bills, and drafting testimony. Knowledge of developing ways to plan, track, coordinate, and assess programs and activities across community relations activities to include complaints management and civic engagement across the command and Service components. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint. Excellent proven communication (written and verbal) and briefing capabilities, public affairs/relations, and critical thinking skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with a team and coordinate and advise on important communication integration projects. Knowledge of the U.S. military structure, culture, and language, as well as the broader U.S. national security apparatus. Previous experience with Hawaii state government or community outreach experience. Knowledge and expertise of Hawaiian Culture and history and therefore able to provide insightful, objective analysis to assist J0PAC to formulate effective, regionally tailored, communications plans and products. Completed or ongoing courses or of educational study in one or more of these areas; public affairs/relations, journalism, communications, history, political science, cultural studies, or international affairs. Excellent proven communication (written and verbal) and briefing capabilities, public affairs/relations, and critical thinking skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with a team and coordinate and advise on important communication integration projects. Knowledge of the U.S. military structure, culture, and language, as well as the broader U.S. national security apparatus. Previous experience with Hawaii State government or community outreach. REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have a Secret clearance. The Alaka ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alaka ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit

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