Communications Specialist - internship

Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge InternshipStrategic Communications Specialist (GS-13)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Facilities and Assets Management (OFAM)LOCATIONWashington (DC)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning, researching, writing, and editing internal and external publications and guidelines to keep employees informed about current OFAM programs, priorities, and initiatives within OFAM. Developing communication products may include executive remarks, mass mailings, SharePoint maintenance, improvements, fact sheets, newsletters, posters, reports, press releases surveys, and presentations. Partnering with internal subject matter experts and CBP communications offices to identify, develop, and recommend effective techniques to communicate operational policies, procedures, and information tailored to unique external audiences. Developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of OFAM communications strategies, materials, and programs that support and promote enhanced engagement with OFAM stakeholder communities. Handling, drafting, reviewing, and packaging correspondence, communications, and messaging - including pre-decisional supervisor messaging, FOUO, personnel, and other sensitive content on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, and Chief of Staff. Serving as a liaison for multiple offices across CBP, to include the Office of Congressional Affairs and the Office of Public Affairs.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – OFAM – Strategic Communications Specialist (GS-13) – Washington (DC)

ABOUT THE JOB

Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge InternshipStrategic Communications Specialist (GS-13)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Facilities and Assets Management (OFAM)LOCATIONWashington (DC)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning, researching, writing, and editing internal and external publications and guidelines to keep employees informed about current OFAM programs, priorities, and initiatives within OFAM. Developing communication products may include executive remarks, mass mailings, SharePoint maintenance, improvements, fact sheets, newsletters, posters, reports, press releases surveys, and presentations. Partnering with internal subject matter experts and CBP communications offices to identify, develop, and recommend effective techniques to communicate operational policies, procedures, and information tailored to unique external audiences. Developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of OFAM communications strategies, materials, and programs that support and promote enhanced engagement with OFAM stakeholder communities. Handling, drafting, reviewing, and packaging correspondence, communications, and messaging - including pre-decisional supervisor messaging, FOUO, personnel, and other sensitive content on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, and Chief of Staff. Serving as a liaison for multiple offices across CBP, to include the Office of Congressional Affairs and the Office of Public Affairs.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – OFAM – Strategic Communications Specialist (GS-13) – Washington (DC)

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Planning, researching, writing, and editing internal and external publications and guidelines to keep employees informed about current OFAM programs, priorities, and initiatives within OFAM.
• Developing communication products including executive remarks, mass mailings, SharePoint maintenance, fact sheets, newsletters, posters, reports, press releases, surveys, and presentations.
• Partnering with internal subject matter experts and CBP communications offices to develop and recommend effective communication techniques for operational policies and procedures tailored to unique external audiences.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of OFAM communications strategies, materials, and programs that support and promote enhanced engagement with OFAM stakeholder communities.
• Handling, drafting, reviewing, and packaging sensitive content on behalf of high-ranking officials within CBP.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Eligible for DoW SkillBridge candidates who are at least 11 months away from military separation.
• Ability to intern with CBP during the final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.
• Completion of a full CBP Background Investigation prior to internship start.

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Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge InternshipStrategic Communications Specialist (GS-13)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Facilities and Assets Management (OFAM)LOCATIONWashington (DC)IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning, researching, writing, and editing internal and external publications and guidelines to keep employees informed about current OFAM programs, priorities, and initiatives within OFAM. Developing communication products may include executive remarks, mass mailings, SharePoint maintenance, improvements, fact sheets, newsletters, posters, reports, press releases surveys, and presentations. Partnering with internal subject matter experts and CBP communications offices to identify, develop, and recommend effective techniques to communicate operational policies, procedures, and information tailored to unique external audiences. Developing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of OFAM communications strategies, materials, and programs that support and promote enhanced engagement with OFAM stakeholder communities. Handling, drafting, reviewing, and packaging correspondence, communications, and messaging - including pre-decisional supervisor messaging, FOUO, personnel, and other sensitive content on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, and Chief of Staff. Serving as a liaison for multiple offices across CBP, to include the Office of Congressional Affairs and the Office of Public Affairs.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: DoW SkillBridge – OFAM – Strategic Communications Specialist (GS-13) – Washington (DC)