Chief Of Public Affairs

Summary

USCIRF is seeking a dynamic Chief of Public Affairs to support the Executive Director in implementing strategies to advance policy recommendations and raise awareness of religious freedom conditions abroad. The Chief of Public Affairs supervises and provides management and guidance to the USCIRF team in developing the annual outreach and policy workplan in compliance with USCIRF's strategic objectives.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/23/2024 to 05/17/2024

• Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

AD 00

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Direct-Hire Authority

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Monday

• Friday

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

USCIRF-24-05

• Control number

788036600

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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U.S. Citizens.

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Duties

Primary responsibilities include managing all aspects of USCIRF's relationship with Congress; briefing and advising the Executive Director and Commissioners on all Congressional activity relating to USCIRF; managing communications and media relations; publishing USCIRF materials; overseeing USCIRF's website and social media platforms; coordinating public events; and drafting letters, testimony, and other relevant materials.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Public Affairs' primary responsibilities include the following:

1.Strategic Planning

• Shaping and implementing the annual public affairs workplan in accordance with USCIRF's strategic goals and objectives to communicate policy priorities and recommendations to key constituencies.

2.Congressional Affairs

• Developing and strengthening relationships with Congressional offices to advance USCIRF's policy recommendations and priorities;

• Scheduling Congressional meetings and drafting relevant materials;

• Submitting required Congressional reports by established deadlines;

• Planning and coordinating efforts to secure USCIRF's reauthorization and appropriations;

• Planning and coordinating impactful USCIRF hearings, congressional briefings, and other special events;

• Monitoring Congressional activities; and

• Drafting and contributing to testimony, legislation, and other materials.

3.Communications and Media Relations

• Raising the profile of USCIRF through traditional news media, public events, social media, and other communications outlets;

• Developing and strengthening relationships with journalists and news outlets;

• Identifying new communication channels and methods for promoting USCIRF's policy recommendations and priorities;

• Supervising the content and development of the USCIRF website; and

• Overseeing the production and design of USCIRF publications.

4.Special Projects and Outreach

• Identifying and cultivating new audiences and constituencies that benefit from and/or support USCIRF's mission as well as developing current relationships;

• Identifying and coordinating impactful non-Congressional public events that advance USCIRF's policy recommendations and priorities;

• Maintaining and promoting USCIRF's Frank R. Wolf Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) Victims List and contributing to the strategic vision.

5.Management

• Managing the work of the Public Affairs team towards meeting the Commission's mandate, goals, and priorities in a manner that is consistent with the Strategic Plan.

6.Other duties as assigned

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Completion of a probationary period.

• Selectee must be able to meet/maintain suitability and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen;

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience commensurate with the duties outlined above;

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree;

• Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to organize and manage staff to ensure on time completion of assignments;

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including drafting and editing press releases, web content, and other communications materials;

• Ability to identify and manage policy, program, and operational priorities;

• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, defining and meeting deadlines;

• Experience with various contact management systems such as WordPress or Drupal and email distribution programs such as Meltwater, Mail Chimp, etc.;

• Website maintenance experience, or the ability to learn the necessary skills quickly;

• Working knowledge of AP Style, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, web platforms, HTML, email clients, Google Analytics (and/or other metrics tools), and other web-related skills, including digital graphic design creation and video editing software; and

• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and collegial demeanor.

Education

Minimum of a bachelor's degree.

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Benefits

USCIRF offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, life insurance, and medical benefits. Please visit https://www.opm.gov/ for more information on benefits.

Other Information

Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

Reasonable Accommodation. USCIRF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact USCIRF at jobs@uscirf.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This job is Excepted from the Competitive Civil Service. Applicants will be evaluated and deemed either eligible or ineligible based on the relevance and quality of their experience and education and on the desired qualifications described above.

Pursuant to section 204(c) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, as amended, USCIRF staff members are hired "on the basis of professional and nonpartisan qualifications."

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

• cover letter;
• resume;
• three references; and
• writing sample (no more than five pages).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample (no more than five pages) in this order and within a single PDF file via email to: jobs@uscirf.gov.

Applications not provided in a PDF file will not be considered.

No calls please

Agency contact information

Thomas Kraemer

Email

jobs@uscirf.gov

Address

US Commission on International Religious Freedom

732 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite A-714

Washington, DC 20401

US

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Next steps

Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references. Please email all questions about the position to jobs@uscirf.gov.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

• cover letter;
• resume;
• three references; and
• writing sample (no more than five pages).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample (no more than five pages) in this order and within a single PDF file via email to: jobs@uscirf.gov.

Applications not provided in a PDF file will not be considered.

No calls please

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Agency contact information

Thomas Kraemer

Email

jobs@uscirf.gov

Address

US Commission on International Religious Freedom

732 North Capitol Street, NW

Suite A-714

Washington, DC 20401

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references. Please email all questions about the position to jobs@uscirf.gov.

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Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/23/2024 to 05/17/2024

• Salary

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

AD 00

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Direct-Hire Authority

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Monday

• Friday

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

USCIRF-24-05

• Control number

788036600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788036600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.