Communications Specialist

Do you enjoy developing clear, effective communications that support complex infrastructure projects? Are you skilled at coordinating outreach efforts, managing data, and engaging stakeholders in a fast-paced federal environment?

Avid Core is seeking a Communications Specialist to support a federal contract focused on real estate acquisition for large infrastructure projects in the Washington, D.C. area. This role will support landowner outreach, communications development, and project coordination efforts, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and effective engagement.

To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Overall Responsibilities:

Support the development of landowner outreach material to support infrastructure projects
Develop and distribute communications, mailings, and outreach materials
Manage and track outreach and engagement activities and data, including all communications and responses
Ensure all project data is entered into project tracking tools
Support planning and execution of large infrastructure projects
Support programs and processes, identify existing or potential problems, resolve and remedy circumstances before problems occur, and modify processes to improve products, procedures, and programs
Support and maintain real estate landowner outreach schedule for multiple large infrastructure projects, to include key milestone dates, deadlines, meetings, discussions, etc.
Maintain a list of tracked action items and assist with the closure of those items
Maintain project documentation files and track points of contact and key activities
Develop weekly and monthly progress reports detailing key project activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills:

2-4 years of experience in communications, public outreach, project coordination, or related fields
Experience supporting federal, state, or local government projects preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting outreach materials and correspondence
Experience managing data, trackers, or communication logs with high attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting infrastructure, real estate, or land acquisition projects is a plus
Ability to obtain public trust clearance
We're looking for someone who is:

Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Professional and confident interacting with stakeholders, including landowners and project teams
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong communicator with a customer-service mindset
Reliable, responsive, and accountable
Education:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health insurance
Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
Federal and non-federal paid holidays
Flexible paid time off
Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

Location:

The position is based in Washington, D.C. Candidates may be expected to work a hybrid schedule with time both on-site and remote, depending on client requirements.

Candidates will be provided with a computer; however, they must have a steady internet connection and a phone.

Accommodation:

Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodation as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications support to public and private sector clients.

Avid Core is an equal-opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.