Communications Staff Aide (Administrative Aide)

Posting number: 26-01035

Department: Board of Supervisors

Job classification: ADMIN AIDE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant

Summary

Works within the office of Fairfax County Dranesville District Supervisor James. N. Bierman, Jr. Staff Aide is expected to be a self-starter accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for a portfolio that includes communications and constituent services.

Duties include:

• Produce weekly events newsletter in coordination with District office staff.
• Manage and grow social media channels, including publishing prepared content on some weekends and evenings.
• Provide constituent services on various issues and serve as the liaison to county departments and state/federal agencies.
• Attend virtual and in-person stakeholder meetings and participate in community engagement events.
• Monitor projects and collaborate with County agencies on District initiatives.
• Assist with drafting of press releases, talking points, and board matters.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use discretion and be able to work independently.
• Basic skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent workplace software

NOTE: 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.

Supplemental information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, 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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver’s license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer. Ability to work outside of normal business hours, as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in political settings.
• Experience utilizing Graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva and Newsletter software such as Constant Contact, GovDelivery, Mailchimp.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will require use of a personal 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 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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