Communications Associate; Texas

Description

Please note:

This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

At ICF 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. Join our community of mission‑driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

Are you passionate about bringing bold ideas to life through strategic communication and marketing campaigns? We’re looking for a Communications Associate, Health who thrives at the intersection of creativity and organization within public health. In this role, you’ll support high‑impact projects that amplify our brand, engage diverse audiences, and deliver measurable results. From concept to execution, you’ll be the driving force behind seamless collaboration, innovative storytelling, and flawless delivery.

If you love managing details while keeping an eye on the big picture, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Candidates must reside in Texas and be available for on‑site work. Preference will be given to those located in Austin, though applicants from other locations will also be considered.

• Support project managers in strategic communications planning, assisting with digital communications, campaign management, materials development, and outreach activities.
• Provide administrative and logistics support across projects including managing project timelines, meetings, deliverables, and work plans, and developing meeting notes and monthly project reports.
• Coordinate communication product development, working with our client creative services and digital services team to write, edit and design educational and promotional materials to support a range of communication efforts.
• Support implementation of communication strategies and tactics to reach and engage audiences to increase visibility of government data, resources, and materials.
• Works with senior team members to provide technical support for digital library of campaign resources, and monthly webinar execution and follow‑up.
• Co‑lead project support for the development and implementation of public health‑focused social media campaigns, working with paid and digital services to develop and launch campaigns on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in health communication, public relations, social sciences, public health, or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of health communication, marketing communications, or public relations experience.
• U.S. Citizenship (required by Federal government for position).

• Candidates with 2+ years of federal health and/or public relations, creative, or media agency experience.
• Candidates with 2+ years of lived or learned experience working with HIV centered communication or community engagement programs.
• Candidates with experience coordinating the development, launch, and tracking of social media campaigns.

• Strong writing skills for various materials and channels; examples include short‑form digital content, web content, social media, news releases, fact sheets, and newsletter copy.
• Demonstrated ability to self‑start and interface effectively with project team members and clients.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, manage and communicate multiple tasks at a given time.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute to solutioning clients’ communications challenges/problems (e.g., new influencer engagement or ways to visualize complex information).

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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity…