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Communications Specialist Job ID: 14566 Location: USA - MD Silver Spring Status: Contract Company: IMSG Contact: Human Resources Rockvill, MD 20852 Apply for this job / Send email to employer Your Name*: Your Email*: Message*:     Job Description I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is currently seeking to hire a Communications Specialist to work at NOAA’s Damage Assessment Remediation and Restoration Program (DARRP) located in NOAA’s Assessment and Restoration Division located in Silver Spring, MD. The Communications Specialist will operate as a full time employee under the direction and supervision on NOAA’s Assessment and Restoration Division Director, Robert Haddad. The candidate would be responsible for a wide range of assigned communication activities related to DARRP assessment and restoration issues. Responsibilities include strategic communication planning and implementation for a national campaign to include media relations, website contentment and management, special events coordination and public relations programs to benefit DARRP and its partners. The candidate will be responsible to coordinate with the Outreach Team of DARRP to secure in-depth information and analysis and would be DARRP’s primary representative and contact for media and be responsible for technical assistance on communication matters and for the administration of special projects and contracts. Duties: • Create, coordinate and implement a communications plan for DARRP to include proactive outreach initiatives on key assessment and restoration issues. • Establish and maintain the DARRP communications program and staff ARD as a key point of contact for related inquiries from national and regional media outlets. Raise the profile of NOAA as recognized experts in NERDA fisheries management, and help to focus media interest on issues, concerns and accomplishments. • Develop and maintain key national and regional media contacts on behalf of DARRP. • Coordinate with NOS Public Affairs to complete media relations efforts, including writing periodic news releases, articles, and similar material for various outlets and publications. • Coordinate production of, and develop content for, the DARRP’s collateral materials, including an annual report, monthly electronic newsletter, proceedings of large meetings, maintenance of the website content and similar materials. • Coordinate logistics and arrangements for a few special events throughout the year. • Provide a clearinghouse for, and coordinate sharing of, information among DARRP staff on issues of common concern. • Develop and maintain a working relationship with others in the national public affairs/communications and fisheries community. • Attend assigned meetings, TMT and outreach team meetings and related meetings of interest to the DARRP throughout the US. • Cultivate increased financial and public support by strengthening and revitalizing strategic partnerships among DARRP partners and other organizations. • Coordinate briefings and provide regular updates to Congress about DARRP cases. Qualifications: • Six (6) years experience with media relations, writing, relationship management, special events planning, marketing, communications management or development. • Ability to work well independently and as an effective team member • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to strategically plan future deadlines and commitments as well as handle short-term deadlines • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Conduct media relations and handle controversial issues • Perform budget management • Ability to oversee human dimension evaluation and research techniques • Proficient with MS Office Professional; handle controversial issues • Ability to provide communication skills coaching (e.g. media and presentation skills). • Willingness to travel. Education Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or in one of the natural sciences with significant public relations/communications experience. • Accreditation in Public Relations desirable but not required. To Apply: Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to tojobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA10022–Communications Specialist – DARRP. IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid medical benefits and three weeks paid time off. IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.		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