Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist supporting NOAA's Marine Debris Program in a hybrid role with office and remote work. Providing communications, coordination, and administrative support to facilitate engagements.
Responsibilities
Provide clear, concise, and timely responses to information requested from NOAA, the Administration, Congress and external partners
Serve as the Executive Secretary of the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee
Support congressional and leadership engagement, including the development of briefing materials, coordinating with staff, and scheduling
Serve as the media lead for the office; coordinate, and respond promptly to inquiries
Fulfill timely communications related requests from the Marine Debris Division Chief and Deputy Chief, such as drafting talking points and presentations, coordinating briefing materials, and supporting travel and scheduling, as needed
Support and coordinate agency processes, such as controlled correspondence, rollout plans, and Information Quality Act reviews
Synthesize information, write, and copy edit materials for products such as reports, presentations, and web stories
Maintain the Marine Debris Division's intranet
Assist with special projects
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Marine Science, Environmental Science Management, Political Science, or related field
4+ years related experience
Experience supporting senior- leadership by coordinating communications, preparing briefing materials, and facilitating information exchange in support of federal programs
Experience supporting or coordinating interagency committees, working groups, or collaborative bodies, including meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong organization skills
Experience translating scientific information into plain language
Experience copy editing documents
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and within teams
Ability to work on multiple projects, be responsive to deadlines, and shift priorities as needed
Experience with the Adobe Suite preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Job title
Marine Debris Communications and Policy Specialist
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