Communications Specialist, DOL

Dexis Consulting Group
United States, D.C., Washington
Dec 02, 2024
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. Responsibilities Plan and formulate policies, programs, and procedures governing information dissemination within DOL. Edit and revise material prior to publication and determine the readiness of written material for public release and obtain appropriate DOL approvals. Create and share original designs and templates for internal communications products, including, but not limited to: event posters, campaign flyers, newsletters, infographics, and PowerPoint presentations. Drafts and manages communication strategies from conception through delivery, evaluation and assessment. Provide overall coordination of policy papers, talking points and other major means of advancing the DOL agenda. Examine reports, documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other material submitted by members of the office for completeness and conformity to DOL internal and external standards. Update the office website or other information or platforms as needed. Manage social media content and platforms such as Instagram, Facebook,YouTube, and LinkedIn. Drafts a range of communications materials for various audiences and purposes, often on short deadlines. Works cooperatively and collaboratively across Agency bureaus and missions to produce, track, and/or distribute communications products. Qualifications A master's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field; A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; Demonstrated experience in communicating complex information to audiences of various technical capacity, including dissemination via digital media platforms, preferably related to website design; Experience with social media outreach, campaigns and engagement, community of practice development maintenance, blogs, newsletters, and other forms of modern communication; Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to meet a common communication goal; Experience developing and overseeing creative, client-focused marketing or communications strategies with proven clientele in the field of social and/or labor policy; Experience planning, executing and coordinating marketing or related communications efforts; Experience conducting market research and related activities such as systematic collection and interpretation of information using analytical methods and techniques to: understand evaluation customer needs; understand various evidence-based policymaking or program environments; and support decision-making about communication strategies. Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law. As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks. If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.