Communications Manager

Communications Manager

ID : NPSPPS-001-002

NPSPPS-001-002

Location : Washington

Washington

Program : Wage / Hr :

Wage / Hr : $50.00

$50.00

Hours / Week : Minimum Age :

Minimum Age :

The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies.

The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support.

NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 26 weeks.

A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date.? Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits;

all positions will accrue sick leave.? The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees?

and are not employees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission.

NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions;

and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in Communications OR BA / BS Degree in Communications

• Strategic communications
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
• SharePoint, Office365, CMS / Web

Duties :

Review current internal and external communication and file sharing methods, develop a communications strategy, and help implement the strategy

Review current communication and file sharing methods with WASO program staff, regional partnerships staff, park staff, and external partners.

Develop a communications strategy for the Office of Partnerships and Philanthropic Stewardship and contribute to its implementation.

Coordinate with Office of Communications as necessary to ensure program success. 75%

Mentor interns who will assist with research and implementation 25%

Other :

• Travel Requirements : Travel is optional but not required, to Washington DC for Friends Alliance meeting, Public Lands Alliance conference, or similar.
• Air travel anticipated : 2-3 times optional travel
• Rental cars : If travel is undertaken, rental cars may be required.
• Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies.

It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.