Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Communications Staff Aide (Administrative Aide)
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Communications Staff Aide (Administrative Aide)
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Communications Staff Aide (Administrative Aide)
Salary
$55,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location
MCLEAN (JF21), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number
24-02242
Department
Board of Supervisors
Opening Date
09/14/2024
Closing Date
10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
X01
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
Benefits
Job Announcement
Works within the office of Fairfax County Dranesville District Supervisor James. N. Bierman, Jr. This position is responsible for a portfolio that includes communications, community outreach, and casework.
Duties include:
Produce weekly events newsletter in coordination with District office staff.
Manage and grow social media channels.
Maintain Dranesville District website.
Work as part of a team to initiate and manage various community engagement events throughout the district.
Provide constituent services on various issues as needed and serve as the liaison to county departments and state/federal agencies.
Assist with drafting of press releases, talking points, and board matters.
Attend stakeholder meetings as needed (mix of virtual and in-person meetings).
The successful candidate is expected to use discretion and be able to work independently.
TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your education, experience, and availability to dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov and include "Staff Aide" in the subject line.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, political science, constituent services, event production, or similar line of work.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work outside of normal business hours, as required.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in political settings.
Graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational and research skills.
Experience with newsletter software such as Constant Contact, GovDelivery, Mailchimp.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent workplace software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will require use of a vehicle to attend events outside of the office. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/newprint/4650890)
Communications Staff Aide (Administrative Aide)
Salary
$55,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location
MCLEAN (JF21), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number
24-02242
Department
Board of Supervisors
Opening Date
09/14/2024
Closing Date
10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
X01
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Description
Benefits
Job Announcement
Works within the office of Fairfax County Dranesville District Supervisor James. N. Bierman, Jr. This position is responsible for a portfolio that includes communications, community outreach, and casework.
Duties include:
Produce weekly events newsletter in coordination with District office staff.
Manage and grow social media channels.
Maintain Dranesville District website.
Work as part of a team to initiate and manage various community engagement events throughout the district.
Provide constituent services on various issues as needed and serve as the liaison to county departments and state/federal agencies.
Assist with drafting of press releases, talking points, and board matters.
Attend stakeholder meetings as needed (mix of virtual and in-person meetings).
The successful candidate is expected to use discretion and be able to work independently.
TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your education, experience, and availability to dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov and include "Staff Aide" in the subject line.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, political science, constituent services, event production, or similar line of work.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work outside of normal business hours, as required.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in political settings.
Graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
Organizational and research skills.
Experience with newsletter software such as Constant Contact, GovDelivery, Mailchimp.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent workplace software
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will require use of a vehicle to attend events outside of the office. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.