Communications Coordinator, Events with Security Clearance

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Job description

Next,we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Here's your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We're changemakers, a community of mission driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists. We're searching for our next Communications Specialist to work with our government clients on strategic communications and event logistics in support of large-scale public awareness campaigns. You'll make a real impact working directly with our clients to address and solve key their key issues, drive change, and grow our business. The idea candidate will have government communications experience and be passionate and knowledgeable about engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. This position is based in the D.C. Metro area. Minimal travel may be required. As an Events Coordinator, you will: Support client event planning - including staffing, speaker coordination, travel logistics, and media coverage.
Provide on-site assistance at client events - including registration, schedule coordination, and audience management.
Review communications options available to the program team and help prioritize the most effective, efficient, and powerful communication to amplify the intended goals of projects and programs.
Draft and maintain standard operating procedures, communication calendars, e-mails, etc.
Assist in drafting monthly status reports for clients.
Manage other internal projects as assigned. Qualifications for the Events Coordinator include: Three or more years of communications and/or stakeholder engagement experience, ideally on government/DHS clients
Degree in communications or relevant field.
Ability to maintain a public trust clearance (or holds a current clearance)
Excellent verbal, written, organizational and project management skills.
Ability to think creatively and develop innovative ideas into actionable solutions. We are looking for a driven changemaker - an individual who: Exhibits excellent client-facing skills.
Has strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Is a problem-solver, who's highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines at once. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process. Read more about workplace discriminationrights ,the Pay Transparency Statement , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$44,956.00 - $76,425.00 COVID-19 Policy: The position you are applying to requires the selected employee(s) to provide proof of their full vaccination status which is defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for use by the FDA. Reston, VA (VA30)

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