Public Affairs Specialist

Overview

All Native Group, a division of Ho-Chunk Incorporated, is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the Department of State Bureau of Medicine as a subject matter expert to support senior Department of State leadership at the Office, Directorate, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and/or Assistant Secretary level.

• Enhance internal and external communications about the Program Office’s priorities
• Conduct research to develop communications materials and respond to inquiries
• Assist with performing a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential duties in support of the Program Office
• Develop communication plans, including topics or aspects to emphasize and the most effective media to utilize for target audiences and stakeholders
• Identify, summarize and analyze public comments submitted to the organization
• Draft statements and other content independently for leadership approval to provide timely responses based on the medium used
• Prepare articles for publication and other informational materials and strategies for communicating activities to support organizational efforts
• Develop informational materials and background statements to support ongoing operational requirements
• Advise leadership of potential public and media reactions to organizational actions
• Write well-organized, fully documented, analytical narratives
• Build positive relationships with intra-agency, interagency, and local media
• Write articles and speeches for organizational leadership
• Create content for public channels by researching information, interviewing personnel, and determining the best format and delivery mechanisms for disseminating information to internal and external audiences

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation skills
• Must possess at least 3–5 years’ experience supporting public affairs activities
• Working knowledge of writing principles and operational requirements specific to Military/DoD/Special Operations is preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills;
  Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Office
• Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment with little direction, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing and supporting multiple tasks

None required for this position

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of spoken word at a pace appropriate for conveying detailed or important spoken instructions
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed by business demand.

Some travel may be required, less than 25% of the time.

Must possess at least 3 years of professional experience with 1–2 years supporting public affairs activities.

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or closely related field.

• None

• Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment.

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of…